Lived and living experience of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use are frequently featured in media reporting. While these accounts can challenge stereotypes, media coverage often stigmatises AOD issues, leading to negative outcomes for those involved. The event showcases a new resource developed by AADC to support best practices in AOD services when approached by
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
Duration: Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for
In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as a vital harm reduction tool for surveillance and informed decision-making. As we enter another Australian festival season, the risks posed by high-potency substances and novel synthetic substances, such as nitazines and cathinones, raise particular concerns. In this webinar, we’ll bring together a
Duration: Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills
Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday
Topic: Carer's Can Ask: A simple tool for complex questions Facilitated by: Lachlan Preece, Lived Experience Project Worker, Nexus Integrated Care Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at Nexus at the link below. This session is the last Tuesdays
Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday
A networking and information sharing meeting for Sex, Sexuality and Gender-Diverse folk working in AOD-related roles in Victoria. The November meeting will include a presentation from Dr Ruby Grant (Latrobe) on research investigating alcohol and nicotine use among LBQ women. New members are welcome though please note the meeting is only for those who identify
Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday
