Emotional problems may be ADHD’s missing link The condition comes with self-control problems that affect the ability to regulate emotions, write Barbara Sahakian and Christelle Langley.
‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.
Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase The measure, included in this week’s Federal Budget, will ‘save lives’, according to the RACGP President.
Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.
Codeine use down by 37% since up-scheduling Use of the drug has dropped substantially across all jurisdictions, a new wastewater-based epidemiology report suggests.
In Practice: Last chance for early bird rates Discounted rates for next year’s International Medicine in Addiction conference are closing soon.
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy: Part 2 Consultant psychiatrist Dr Mike Millard covers the courses available on This Way Up, who can access it, and how GPs can refer/prescribe.
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy: Part 1 Dr Mike Millard discusses internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) and This Way Up, the evidence-based online treatment for anxiety and depression.
Modern radiation therapy and keratinocyte cancer management SPONSORED: Technological advances now allow treatment to be sculpted to large areas of skin affected by pre-cancerous lesions and invasive disease.
Concerns over growing misuse of Rikodeine cough medicine The addictive cough suppressant is popular among young people, more potent than codeine, and poses a serious risk of harm.