Drug summit report reveals points for reform Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.
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.
GPs’ naloxone reminder amid rising opioid overdoses GPs must have ‘non-judgemental, matter-of-fact conversations’ about the life-saving medicine, says a harm-reduction advocate.
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.
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.
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.
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt? Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.
Addiction medicine conference hailed as ‘unique’ event IMiA 2023 aimed to promote quality healthcare and generated ‘a great deal of respect for the work GPs achieve in this space’.