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Practical tips

Treatment works?

This page contains information for Health Professionals on how Treatment works.

How do I ask?

Conducting a good patient interview is essentially about being open and non-judgmental, and enabling patients to express their concerns in a way that helps them identify the problems and take the next step towards addressing problems related to their drug use.

Just say 'no' (responding to the drug seeker)

This page contains information on how to say No responding to the Drug Seeker.

Intoxication

Instructions for Health Professionals dealing with an intoxicated patient.

What drugs can I use (pharmacotherapies)?

A number of effective therapeutic drugs are now available for the treatment of dependence, primarily for alcohol, nicotine and opioids. Some pharmacotherapies also assist in reducing cravings in non-dependent individuals (e.g., naltrexone for binge drinking). It is likely that the use of pharmacotherapies will increase in the future.

What to do for withdrawal

This page contains information for Health Professionals on Withdrawal management.

Where do I find help?

Page contains Clinical Services in each state of Australia.