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Why addiction isn't a disease but instead the result of …

WebThis feature article on neuroscientist Marc Lewis and his new book discusses his theory that callenges the modern-day concensus on drug dependence as a brain disease, arguing …

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How is Australia responding to the pharmaceutical opioid …

WebIn the last twenty years there have been substantial increases in the use of pharmaceutical opioids in many countries, including Australia which has one of the highest levels of …

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Does cannabis cause mental illness

WebOverall, the evidence suggests cannabis use will bring forward diagnosis of psychosis by an average of 2.7 years. The risk of developing schizophrenia increases with the duration …

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Reducing stigma and discrimination for people …

WebThe literature review involved five parts: Definitions of stigma and discrimination; Manifestations and experiences of stigma; How stigma is experienced by people who …

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Understanding emerging trends in illicit drug use, …

WebThis piece originally appeared in Connections, a joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres; National Drug and …

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Comorbidity Guidelines Training Session Four Handouts

WebStay calm and keep your emotions in check. Adopt a passive and non-threatening body posture (e.g., hands by your side with empty palms facing forward, body at a 45 degree …

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The Ngarraanga Giinganay 'thinking peacefully' program.

WebProject: The Ngarraanga Giinganay 'thinking peacefully' program. A pilot study to manage stress. Name: Dr Louise M Lavrencic Position/s: Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, Aboriginal …

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Fact sheets 2021

WebWhat is alcohol? Alcohol is an intoxicating substance made from fermented starches. It belongs to the depressant class of drugs. It is the most widely used

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New Horizons: The review of alcohol and other drug …

WebThis is the final report of a review of the Australian drug and alcohol treatment services sector that was undertaken by the Drug Policy Modelling Program between July 2013 …

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Fact sheets 2021

WebMental health In 2019, compared with people who had not been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition in the previous 12 months, people with a mental

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psychosis + substance use

WebWhAt Are psyChotiC disorders? • There are several different types of psychotic disorders (see Table 2). Psychotic disorders are characterised based on the type of symptoms …

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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF DRUG USE

Webv Human development and drug use Human development is a complex interplay of individual and environmental factors across the life course. Key concepts in …

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Fact sheets 2021

WebMental health Repeated use of cocaine can be associated with mental health problems, including: > Depression > Anxiety, paranoia and panic attacks > Cocaine psychosis, with …

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Fact sheets 2021

WebMental health GHB withdrawal is often associated with symptoms of anxiety and restlessness. Symptoms typically manifest within 24 hours of last

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(tshamp-iks) Most people are unable to quit are likely to …

Webcarton of the Initiation Pack as a reminder. - Make sure that you try to stop smoking on your quit date. If you slip-up and smoke, try again. 3. Start taking Champix.

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Major changes in Australian drug use during 2021 says annual …

WebThe Drug Trends program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney has released findings from annual surveys with hundreds of …

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Supporting Pregnant Women Who Use Alcohol or Other Drugs

WebThere are known negative effects of alcohol and other drug exposure on the developing fetus, pregnancy progression and maternal health. There is an increased risk of harm …

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Fact sheets 2021 MDMA/ Ecstasy

WebWhat is MDMA/Ecstasy? ‘Ecstasy’ is the street term commonly used for tablets containing MDMA, or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. MDMA is a stimulant-

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Comorbidity Guidelines Training Program

WebAssessment of Mental State. Appearance (How does the client look?) − Posture – slumped, tense, bizarre. − Grooming – dishevelled, poor personal hygiene (nails, hair etc.). − …

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Bulletin no. 08: The impact of heroin seizures (Economic back of …

WebRationale. There are many things not known about the heroin market in Australia. Its illicit status and the relatively low numbers of participants give researchers and policy makers …

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AUSTRALIAN DRUG TRENDS 2023

WebIllicit Drug Reporting System 2023 4 List of Tables TABLE 1: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SAMPLE, NATIONALLY, 2022 -2023, AND BY CAPITAL …

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