Mental Illness and Drug Addiction

Follow the links below to find information on the relationship between mental illnesses and drug abuse or addiction.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Domestic violence and children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Domestic violence affects children. All children are affected emotionally by witnessing violence. Children who witness regular acts of domestic (family) violence have greater emotional and behavioural problems than other children. Some of the immediate effects may include nightmares, anxiety, withdrawal and bedwetting.
Date:   Jul 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:   National Opioid Pharmacotherapy statistics Annual Data collection: 2008 report
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents data on the 41,000 clients accessing pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid addiction, the 1,400 prescribers participating in the delivery of pharmacotherapy treatment, and quantitative information about the prescribing sector.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Enhancing the alcohol and other drug treatment services national minimum data set: counting clients and reporting comorbidity
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The Enhancement Project of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS-NMDS) examined the feasibility of introducing the components of a statistical linkage key and one or more indicators of mental health comorbidity into the AODTS-NMDS.
Date:   Mar 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:   Smoking and mental illness
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   People with mental illness, like many others, often smoke because they have learned to use it as a way of dealing with feelings such as boredom or stress.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Suicide and mental illness explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Suicide is a major cause of death among people with a mental illness. A suicide attempt may be an early warning sign that a person is developing a mental illness. Most people who suicide give warning signs about their intentions. There are steps you can take if you think a friend or relative is considering suicide.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   FReeZA explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to actively participate in their local community through organising drug, alcohol and smoke free music and cultural events for other young people.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2006-07: findings from the National Minimum Data Set
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents data on publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients, including information about the types of drugs for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2006-07: report on the National Minimum Data Set
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report on the National Minimum Data Set presents national, state and territory data on publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients, including information about the types of drugs for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   National opioid pharmacotherapy statistics annual data collection: 2007 report
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The report presents data on the number of clients accessing pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid addiction, the number of prescribers participating in the delivery of pharmacotherapy treatment, and quantitative information about the prescribing sector.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Amphetamine dependency
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Even if you start out taking amphetamines every now and then recreationally, it is possible for you to develop a dependence on amphetamines. This means that the amphetamines become central to your life. Check out this fact sheet for more info on signs you might be dependant and how to get help.
Date:   Jul 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:   The effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (IDDI) provides a nationally consistent framework through which police and courts may refer eligible drug offenders towards appropriate assessment, education or drug treatment.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Suicidal behaviour and self harm
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   Suicide is the main cause of premature death among people with mental illness.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   National Comorbidity Initiative
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Initiative aims to improve service co-ordination and treatment outcomes for people with coexisting mental health and substance use disorders and focuses on the following priority areas.
Date:   Dec 2007
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
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