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  • Talking Point: Gender differences in substance use disorders: Implications for treatment, presented by Dr Shelly Greenfield, MD, MPH.

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    Gender differences in substance use disorders: Implications for treatment, presented by Dr Shelly Greenfield, MD, MPH. This presentation will review trends in the epidemiology of gender differences in the prevalence of substance use and substance use disorders in the U.S. . New data from a community survey of women (18-70 years) and substance use patterns

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  • Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard.

    Zoom webinar

    Talking Point - Wednesday 25th June 2025, 1pm to 2pm AEST - ONLINE Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard. We conducted a randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial of 250mg lisdexamfetamine daily vs placebo among 164 adults with methamphetamine dependence at 6 outpatient services around Australia. The study was impacted by

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    Talking Point – Using Law to Reduce the Cancer Burden of Alcohol, presented by Clare Slattery, Legal Policy Advisor at the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer

    Zoom webinar

    Talking Point - Wednesday 30th July 2025, 1pm - 2pm AEST - ONLINE Using Law to Reduce the Cancer Burden of Alcohol, presented by Clare Slattery, Legal Policy Advisor at the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer Alcohol use is linked to more than 200 diseases, injuries and other health conditions, including cancer. Law is

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    Connect & Learn webinar – Identifying and supporting clients with cognitive impairment, presented by Georgia Bolt

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    Connect & Learn Webinar Friday 8th August 2025 - online from 1pm to 1:45pm Identifying and supporting clients with cognitive impairment, presented by Georgia Bolt This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation. This presentation situates cognitive impairment as a key factor to

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    Turning Point’s Student Open Night

    Turning Point 110 Church Street, Richmond

    Turning Point's Student Open Night Tuesday 26th August 2025 - 4pm to 7pm Our Student Open Nights showcase the vast range of educational opportunities in addiction science on offer through Turning Point, from VET through to a PhD. Attendees are able to tour the site, engaging with and learning about what the centre offers, and how

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    Talking Point – Can we really change behaviour at a population level? presented by Dr Bosco Rowland

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    Talking Point is a regular series of publicly available lectures that aim to inspire, inform and challenge our notions of what we know about addiction and its impact across society. Health and social sector professionals and the general public are all welcome to attend. Can we really change behaviour at a population level? The Communities

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    From LOLs to Lows: Rethinking Nangs and Youth Harm Reduction

    "From LOLs to Lows: Rethinking Nangs and Youth Harm Reduction" presented by Jacqui Cameron & Julaine Allan Nitrous Oxide (N2O), colloquially known as “laughing gas” or “nangs”, is a dissociative anaesthetic that has become increasingly popular among young people. The growing popularity of N2O can be attributed to its ease of access through social media and

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    Integrating Hepatitis C testing and treatment into addiction care of people who inject drugs – lessons from Melbourne’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room

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    Connect & Learn: Integrating Hepatitis C testing and treatment into addiction care of people who inject drugs – lessons from Melbourne’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room, presented by A/Prof Nico Clark  According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hepatitis C is the main cause of death globally in people who inject drugs, yet it is easy

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    Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers

    Turning Point 110 Church Street, Richmond

    Professional Development Training  Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has evolved over the years and is a most favourably reviewed treatment approach. There is much evidence for the effectiveness of CBT with a range of Alcohol and Other Drugs issues. In recent years CBT has expanded its