Drug and Alcohol Services

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Title:   Australian Drug Information Network
Publisher:   Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
Description:   The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) links users to a comprehensive range of websites and information on alcohol and other drugs. It is funded under the National Illicit Drug Strategy.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Drug dependency services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol or drug dependency can be treated by different services. Help may include counselling, group therapy and medications (methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and nicotine replacement therapy) to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Some people find they need to explore different treatment options before they find what works for them.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Community interventions for preventing smoking in young people
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Some evidence is available to suggest that multi-component community interventions are effective in influencing smoking behaviour and preventing the uptake of smoking in young people. These interventions use co-ordinated, widespread, multi-component pro...
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Treating Alcohol Problems
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about treatments for alcohol problems.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Alcohol Problems
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to systematic reviews of the evidence of the effectiveness of treating alcohol problems.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Amphetamine dependency
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Spot the signs of an amphetamine dependence and find out how to get help.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Parenting as a drug user
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An account of the experiences of a father who regularly takes drugs. Includes an interview with a drug-using parent, information on the impact of drugs on parenting ability, and information on the challenges and responsibilities of being a drug user. Also explains the effects of drugs on health, the safety risks associated with drug use, and community and family support available for drug users.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistical Annual Data collection: 2009 report
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistical Annual Data collection: 2009 report provides information on key questions relating to the number of clients receiving pharmacotherapy treatment, the type of treatment they receive, who prescribes the treatment, where the treatment is received (dosed) and how pharmacotherapy fits more generally with treatment in Australia.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Review of substance use in pregnancy services
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The NSW Health Review of Substance Use in Pregnancy was conducted in response to recommendations from the NSW Ombudsman. The review examines a number of aspects of exciting NSW Area Health Services (AHS) drug and alcohol services for pregnant women including:
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   NSW clinical guidelines - for the care of persons with comorbid mental illness and substance use disorders in acute care settings
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   These guidelines have been written for practitioners working in the drug and alcohol and/or mental health sectors who provide care for people with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) 2009 collection data guide
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This data guide has been prepared as a reference for those involved in collecting and supplying data for the National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) collection. It should be particularly useful to staff in Australian government, state and territory departments and researchers.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Data items and definitions: 2008 National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) collection data guide
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This Data Guide has been prepared as a reference for those involved in collecting and supplying data for the National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) collection. This collection is one of a number of data sources that provide a picture of alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Women and drugs
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Explores the intersection of various issues with women's drug use (prescription drugs, mental health, intimate partner violence, sexual health, and maternal health) and issues for particular populations of women (same sex attracted women, women in prisons, and indigenous women).
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Methadone maintenance treatment essential information
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This booklet accompanies the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Agreements which are provided to clients by their service provider. The booklet provides information on what service providers offer and what to expect from methadone maintenance treatment in New South Wales.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Psychosocial interventions for women enrolled in alcohol treatment during pregnancy.
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Pregnancy can be seen as a window of opportunity where women may seek treatment for their addictions out of concern for their unborn child. Worldwide estimates of alcohol usage report that a large proportion of women continue to drink during their pregn...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Comorbidity framework for action
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The Framework for Action provides the strategic direction for NSW Health to manage comorbidity of mental health and drug and alcohol in the State's health settings and is based on the four key action areas.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Psychosocial interventions for people with both severe mental illness and substance misuse
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Dual diagnosis is the name often given to people who have a severe mental health problem and a drug and/or alcohol problem as well. While the number of people with these problems varies, in some urban areas it can be over 50% of all those with mental he...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy background paper: Monograph series No. 69
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Monograph Series No. 69 - This background paper is a companion paper to the National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy 2008-2011, and describes the goals and objectives of the Strategy and the priority areas for action. It was prepared to provide greater insight into the Strategy for researchers and other interested parties.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Workforce issues and the treatment of alcohol problems: A survey of managers of alcohol and drug treatment agencies
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction undertook an examination of the key issues relating to the capacity of the Alcohol Workforce to prevent and treat alcohol problems. The report focuses on the Drug and Alcohol Services sector and includes a literature review and results of a survey of managers of Drug and Alcohol Services in regard to the management of alcohol problems by these services.
Date:   Aug 2003

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