Understanding and Responding to Substance Use – Bordertown Hybrid Event

This hybrid workshop will help GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners navigate the complexities of substance use. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use, from hazardous use to dependence, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence patient behaviours. The workshop will also examine regional services and referral pathways, with a focus on delivering culturally safe and responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

Whether you join us in Bordertown or log in from elsewhere, you'll gain valuable insights.

Learning outcomes:

• Analyse the spectrum of substance use, encompassing hazardous, harmful, and dependent levels, to enhance understanding of patient behaviours.

• Identify and evaluate the risks and protective factors associated with substance use and misuse, recognising the complexity and individuality of each person's experience.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients who use substances, with a focus on understanding the context and impacts of their use.

• Describe the principles of ambulatory withdrawal management, including criteria for patient suitability and strategies for managing withdrawal symptoms related to common substances such as alcohol, cannabis, and methamphetamines.

• Provide an overview of regional services and referral pathways, highlighting support programs specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to ensure culturally sensitive care.

Presented by:

• Dr Natasha Kuller, Addiction Medicine Specialist DASSA Southern Service

This hybrid workshop has been accredited by RACGP and ACRRM for 3 CPD hours under the Educational Activities category. 

*There is no cost to attend, and for in person attendees, dinner will be provided.