Alcohol and Drug  

Clinical Services               

• provides authorisations, assistance and clinical support to medical practitioners in regard to Schedule 8 prescribing

  • Application templates

  • Application hard copies at DHHS site.

• is a point of reference for information about a patient's opioid history and also any concerns/information in relation to other drugs that are subject to misuse or abuse

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Private Allied Health Professionals

Referrals can be made using a Mental Health Treatment Plan for patients who have alcohol use or drug use disorders. Tobacco use disorder is not regarded as a mental disorder for the purpose of Mental Health Treatment Plans.
A number of local providers listed on the Mental Health Professionals resource have indicated their area of specialty includes substance abuse.
For information about Mental Health Treatment Plans and the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative go to the Mental Health Page

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Private Psychiatrists

Information on Tasmanian Psychiatrists is available on the RACGP website.  (You will need your RACGP user name and password)
Several Psychiatrists on the database have indicated they see patients for substance use disorders.
General Practice South has a list of Psychiatrists in southern Tasmania ^{June 2010 Update} and some have indicated they specialise in alcohol and drug management.

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Relationships Australia

 Integrated Care Service (no cost to patient) 

• for low income patients with mental health disorders such as anxiety or depression (who may also have an alcohol or drug use disorder) and who have limited or no access to other psychological services

 Further information and mental health assessment and treatment plan templates are available on the Mental Health Page

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Suicide Prevention Pilot (no cost to patient) 

• for patients at low to moderate risk of suicide

• immediate psychological treatment and short term support for up to two months

• available for adults and adolescents

Further information and referral templates are available on the Mental Health Page

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• women who are identified as continuing to use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy will receive specialist care through the Complex Care Clinic within the Antenatal Clinic

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St Helen’s Private Hospital   (for patients who are self funded or who have private Health Insurance)
Hampden Unit, 186 Macquarie Street, Hobart  7000
Ph: 6221 6444 Fax: 6223 4594

Outpatient Addictive Behaviours program

• six week evening program

• requires a GP referral letter

The Hobart Clinic  (for patients who are self funded or who have private Health Insurance)
Chipmans Road, Rokeby
Ph: 6247 9960 Fax: 6247 6439

Addictive Behaviour program

• requires a GP referral letter

• for in-patients and also available as a 5 hour day program held twice a week

• provides opportunities to practice skills to assist with changing addictive behaviour, to develop support systems and to manage relapses

Carer Support Program

• free of charge for carers and runs for three hours, once a week for eight weeks

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Community Services

• individual outreach service currently operates in the northern suburbs of the Greater Hobart area from New Town through Glenorchy to and including the Derwent Valley, Bridgewater, Gagebrook and the Brighton area

• provides information, counselling and support to young people (12- 25 years) using alcohol and other drugs, and also supports their families and friends

• counselling service for drugs, alcohol and mental health issues

• available for individuals and families who are affected by addictive behaviour

• one-on-one counselling, group work and outreach in various locations within the greater Hobart area

• programs for children (from 6 years old) who have a family member with an addictive behaviour

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• drop in centre and health service for young people (12 - 24 years)

• youth alcohol and drug worker available two days a week

• Holyoake worker on site one day a week

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• needle and syringe program

• brief interventions relating to the prevention of blood borne viruses with injecting drug users

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• counselling, referral, support, advocacy, education and training 

• needle and syringe program

• GP available one morning a week

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Advisory Services for Professionals

DACAS (Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service) 24 hour hot line-1800 630 093

GP Psych Support  1800 200 588 

• provides psychiatry advice within 24 hours including alcohol and drug information

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Resources

Alcohol and Other Drugs Handbook for Health Professionals 

Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal Practice Guidelines-Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre 

Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 

Comorbidity of mental disorders and substance use: a brief guide for the primary care clinician 
Australian Government National drug Strategy Document

Department of Veteran's Affairs - resources for health professionals

National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre  -  Assessment tools 

Prescription Opioid Policy RACP 

RACGP The Red Book 7th Edition 2009 - Guidelines for preventative activities in General Practice 

• Early detection of problem drinking

• Smoking Guidelines for preventive activities

RACGP Smoking Cessation Guidelines and Resources for General Practice

RACGP Snap Guidelines 2004 

Turning Point - Alcohol and Drug Centre 

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GP Education

Clinical Attachment at DHHS Alcohol and Drug Service in 2010

• contact hours can be face to face or a combination of face to face with other media such as video conferencing, teleconferencing and case study discussions over the phone or by email

• For further information contact 

For the Clinical Attachment to qualify for:

• RACGP Category 1 activity (40 points), Supervised Clinical Attachment forms need to be completed. For further information contact Joanna Rosewell on 6278 1644 or email joanna.rosewell

• ACRRM PDP points, Supervised Clinical Attachment forms need to be completed. For further information please contact Julie Powers on 07 3105 8200 Fax: 07 3105 8299 or email 

Can Do -on line program

• a six hour clinical education module covering the diagnosis, management and review of patients presenting with co occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  

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Support for Consumers

ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information Service) Ph: 1800 811 994

Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Advocacy Service  Ph: 6224 2240 or 1800 005 131

• free, confidential, advocacy support for people experiencing problems with substance use

• provides information, referral, self-advocacy support and representation

Al-Anon/Alateen   Ph: 6231 5178

• for friends and family members

Alcoholics Anonymous  Ph: 6234 8711

• self help group for individuals who are dependent on alcohol

Australian Drug Foundation 

• information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention

• also provides access to the Australian Drug Information Network 

Department of Veteran's Affairs - The Right Mix, information and resources on alcohol consumption and health.

Drug Education Network   Ph: 1300 369 319

Housing and Emergency Accommodation  information in the Mental Health Resource Folder

Lifeline   Ph: 131 114

Mental Health Services Helpline Ph: 1800 332 388

Narcotics Anonymous  local group information

Quit Tasmania  Ph: 6228 2921

Somazone - the Australian Drug Foundation interactive youth site 

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