Since 2015, BreakThrough has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover
Introduction to Dual Diagnosis 19th & 26th August 2021 Southern Dual Diagnosis invites you to learn about the current framework and best practice for working with people with both mental health and substance use issues! (part 1 and part 2) Dual diagnosis explained Prevalence and impacts of ddx Policies and legislative framework Psychoactive substances and
VAADA Presents... Methamphetamine update: Findings from VMAX: A prospective study of people who use methamphetamine in Victoria and, WE CAN DO THIS! Developing a culturally appropriate, evidence-based resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking to reduce or stop using methamphetamine Synopsis The ongoing VMAX study is the largest study of people who use
5th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training This event is suitable for anyone that may witness an overdose: friends, family, co-workers, people that live in areas of high drug use, sector workers and adjacent sector workers. This will be a 1.5hr deep dive into overdose: what it is, what the signs are and who is
We’re inviting you to join our live stream on International Overdose Awareness Day, hearing from those who understand the issue through professional engagement, and those who understand it through direct personal experiences.
Trauma Informed Care (two parts) 6th and 13th September 2021, 10am-1230pm Southern Dual Diagnosis Service cordially invites you to learn about the Trauma Informed Care principles and best practice for working with people with both mental health and substance use issues from a trauma informed perspective. (part 1 and part 2) Session covers topics such
We’re inviting you to join our live stream on International Overdose Awareness Day, hearing from those who understand the issue through professional engagement, and those who understand it through direct personal experiences. Decades of expensive prohibition and policing haven’t reduced the harms associated with drug use. Policies focused on reducing harms and understanding people’s
Trauma Informed Care (two parts) 6th and 13th September 2021, 10am-1230pm Southern Dual Diagnosis cordially invites you to learn about the Trauma Informed Care principles and best practice for working with people with both mental health and substance use issues from a trauma informed perspective. (part 1 and part 2) Session covers topics such as;
Join 360Edge’s trauma specialist, Dr Richard Cash, in this 2-day trauma masterclass for clinicians who want to learn and develop best-practice trauma-informed care.
Opioid Treatment 16th September 2021, 930am-12pm Southern Dual Diagnosis cordially invites you to learn all about Opioid Treatment options! Session covers topics such as; Pharmaceutical opioids vs illicit opioids Harms and risks associated with opioid use Dependency, Withdrawal programs and post withdrawal interventions Opioid substitution treatment options Assessment and treatment with case studies This is
