Multiple barriers to ‘brief interventions’ for alcohol in primary care A lack of time, resources and low community awareness of alcohol harms influence uptake of brief interventions, according to new research.
In Practice: Opportunity to expand skills in AOD training GPs can also learn more about the new vaping prescribing laws coming into effect, and upcoming RACGP Rural events.
Study reinforces that brief intervention for alcohol use ‘works’ GP referrals help prevent moderate and high-risk alcohol users from returning to hospital, a recent Australian-run trial has found.
‘We can have a really positive impact on society’ GPs discuss how the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program has helped boost their skills, and why it is so important.
People are seeking help for crystal meth use, but what will they find? New research has revealed treatment rates for methamphetamine use have more than tripled from 2003–19.
Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training Rural GPs can sometimes find themselves treating difficult alcohol and drug issues without support. Can this training program help?
New guide to help GPs manage patients who use steroids Users of steroids don’t often reveal that fact to their GP – but it’s vital they feel comfortable to do so, according to an expert.
Forum aims to help GPs with ‘connecting the disconnected’ The International Medicine in Addiction conference offers a collaborative and educational platform for GPs and GPs in training.
Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment The Victorian Government has announced millions in funding for new residential rehabilitation facilities.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.