GP backs coroner’s call for alcohol delivery curfew New coronial findings into the alcohol-induced death of a Victorian woman have prompted calls for sales restrictions, and funds to enable GPs to diagnose problems sooner.
‘The system let him down’ One mother shares the story of her son who died aged 26 from long-term effects of alcohol, saying there were failings in the health system to connect him with appropriate care.
Social media fuelling rising anabolic steroid use: Study Young men were found to be most at risk of dangerously using the substance, leading one expert to guide GPs through tricky conversations.
Sold out RACGP addiction conference puts vulnerable people first No longer an elephant in the room, the General Practice in Addiction Conference aims to start conversations about how to help the most vulnerable.
Understanding the damage of stigma A lived experience ‘spokesperson’ is on a mission to break down the barriers preventing people from being open with healthcare providers about their drug use.
Renewed push for alcohol warning labels Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness.
Drug survey backs RACGP’s calls for harm reduction The college’s Addiction Medicine Chair believes the results should be used as leverage to better support GPs providing care in this area.
‘Many roads to change’: The therapeutic alliance for AOD use A newly published paper in AJGP builds on the RACGP’s AOD Education Program to present a ‘universally applicable’ approach for GPs.
Success of GP-led AOD program shown in report The RACGP’s alcohol and other drugs education program has received a ringing endorsement.
New alcohol and other drugs resource for GPs A wide range of clinical guidance is now available in a ‘one-stop shop’ to help general practices care for patients.