‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox Dr Chris Davis talks about his model of GP-led home detox for mild-to-moderate alcohol dependency, and his hopes for its wider adoption in Australia.
Substance use during pregnancy GP and addiction medicine expert Dr Hester Wilson discusses how to best approach a complex issue.
What is the most common drug of dependence GPs face? Despite the intense focus on methamphetamine or party drugs, alcohol is the biggest dependency GPs face in day-to-day practice.
Australians say yes to pill testing, new poll confirms The Essential Report has revealed 59% of people support a pill testing policy, with 17% opposing it.
How can GPs best approach patients dependent on opioids? Showing empathy is vital for all patients with opioid dependence – even if they are seeking drugs.
GPs on frontline of drug dependency in rural and remote areas Australia’s country GPs are often the first – and only – healthcare contact for people struggling with addiction in rural areas.
Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue Chronic pain affects one in five Australians. newsGP spoke with a patient and a GP about some of the best ways to tackle the situation.
Who are the hidden victims of drug dependence? Parents What can GPs do to help parents with children who are dependent on drugs?
When is the treatment worse than the disease? New research shows GPs can help patients avoid opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. Dr Hester Wilson, Chair of the RACGP’s Specific Interests Addiction Medicine network, considers how.
With no medication treatment regimen to help people quit ice, what can GPs do? The use of ice – a purer, more potent form of methamphetamine – has captured the attention of the Australian public.