Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.
Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.
Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.
High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.
Questions over Good Samaritan rights and obligations following alleged police assault The case of a Melbourne doctor allegedly assaulted by police while assisting a stricken man under their supervision has highlighted issues regarding the powers and responsibilities of medical Good Samaritans.
Frustration as refugee bill stagnates in parliament Advocates have expressed disappointment that the bill to get sick refugees off Nauru and Manus Island failed to pass the Senate.
New funding for drug and alcohol treatment in SA South Australian drug and alcohol treatment services are set to receive $20 million in funding from the Federal Government.
One year on: Marriage equality and LGBTQI health On the first anniversary of Australia’s vote for same-sex marriage, two GPs reflect on its impact.
We must tackle stigma around treating opioid-dependent patients: Rural GP A GP has called for doctors in the bush to overcome the common stigma associated with treating people with opioid dependency.
Sharp rise in number of Australians accessing treatment for amphetamine use Treatment for amphetamine use has more than doubled in Australia over the last decade, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.