Treatment resources on the Internet.

NSW Government

Australian Federal Government

Governments of Other States & Territories

Australian NGO's

International

NSW Government

NSW Health

• NSW Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Directory
  The main aim of this website is to provide information about drug and alcohol treatment services across New South Wales.
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy for Nursing Practice in NSW: A Framework for Progress 2000-2003
  As nursing staff are often confronted with the complexities of caring for individuals who are affected by the use of substances, many hospitals across NSW have introduced specific nursing policy on the management of patients with alcohol and other drug issues. However, a recent survey indicated that overall, policy development throughout NSW was varied and not well integrated. The aim of these guidelines is to provide a clear, consistent and detailed policy for effective implementation in public health services and Corrections Health throughout NSW. 2000

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Australian Federal Government

Australian Department of Health and Ageing : Workforce Issues and the Treatment of Alcohol Problems: A Survey of Managers of Alcohol and Drug Treatment Agencies
This report presents findings from a survey of managers of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) specialist treatment agencies. It provides an initial analysis of the alcohol workforce, AOD services, AOD problems and workforce development issues. The primary focus of the study was to examine the provision of specialist alcohol services,and associated workforce development issues. All specialist agencies were surveyed. Hence, most findings relate to the AOD specialist sector overall. August 2003

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

• Alcohol and other drug treatment services in New South Wales Findings from the National Minimum Data Set (NMDS) 2005 -06
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2004-05. July 2006
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia: Findings from the National Minimum Data Set 2004-05. July 2005
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2002-03. Sept 2004 
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia: Findings from the National Minimum Data Set 2002-03. Sept 2004
• Alcohol and other drug treatment services NMDS specifications 2004-05. March 2004
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in New South Wales. Dec 2003
  (Statistics from other states also available here)
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia: Findings from the National Minimum Data Set 2001-02. Nov 2003
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2001-02: Report on the National Minimum Data Set. Nov 2003
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set. Nov 2003
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services NMDS Specifications 2003-04: Data Dictionary, Collection Guidelines and Validation Processes. June 2003
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in New South Wales. Drug Treatment Data Briefing No. 1. Jan 2003
• Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2000-2001: First Report on the National Minimum Data Set. Nov 2002  

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Governments of Other States & Territories

South Australia, Flinders University and Drug & Alcohol Services Council
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives

• 1. A Framework for Policy & Standards
• 2. Clinical Guidelines
• 3. Quick Clinical Reference
  This package outlines the key responsibilities and strategies for organisational leaders, educators and clinicians to assist them in being well informed and able to respond to the range of ATOD issues. It aims are provide relevant information to assist nurses and midwives in recognising and responding to ATOD problems in their day-to-day work through the provision of clinical guidelines for best practice in ATOD.

Victorian Government. Department of Human Services: Involving Families in Alcohol and Drug Treatment
The aim of this Project was to examine the ways in which the Drug Treatment Service System can best work with families and/or carers of young people with problematic substance use, in order to engage them effectively in the treatment process for the young person. It also aims to provide timely support to the family and to address some of the needs of the family/carer. 2000 (617 Kb pdf file)

 

Western Australia. Drug and Alcohol Office: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives: Clinical Guidelines
These guidelines aim to support and provide a benchmark for quality assessment and care by all nurses and midwives in their daily practice, whether in general hospitals, mental health facilities or community settings. 2004

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Australian NGO's

The Australian Centre for Addiction Research (ACAR)
ACAR is an interdisciplinary network of scientists, clinicians, academic professionals and officials engaged in promoting applied research aimed at prevention and clinical management of addictive behaviours. We are committed to conducting innovative research, and applying the knowledge and policies to improve the health status of the community.

 

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)

• Treating Alcohol Problems: Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Professionals
  This booklet describes the most effective ways to screen, assess and treat risky or dependent drinkers, and provides sources of further information about how to carry out the treatments described. It is not a treatment manual and does not replace proper training. February 2004
• Treating Alcohol Problems: Guidelines for Hospital Staff
  This booklet describes the most effective ways to screen, assess and treat risky or dependent drinkers, and provides sources of further information about how to carry out the treatments described. It is not a treatment manual and does not replace proper training. February 2004
• Treating Alcohol Problems: Guidelines for General Practitioners
  This booklet describes the most effective ways to screen, assess and treat risky or dependent drinkers, and provides sources of further information about how to carry out the treatments described. It is not a treatment manual and does not replace proper training. February 2004
• Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems
  These guidelines are intended for all health workers and medical practitioners who come into
  contact with dependent or problem drinkers. It aims to provide evidence that acts as a guide for treatment, education and professional development. It does not aim to dictate treatments. October 2003
• The Treatment of Alcohol Problems: a Review of the Evidence
  A review of the literature to develop updated guidelines for the treatment of alcohol problems. This review forms the evidence base for the 'Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems' which is available as a companion document. June 2003.
• Who seeks treatment for alcohol dependence?
  This study examines patterns of alcohol dependence and treatment seeking in Australia. 2001

University of Sydney: Alcohol Pharmacotherapy Treatment Project

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International

Alcohol Concern: Treatment Outcomes
Health care professionals are often interested in the outcome of alcohol treatments. This paper provides information on the different types of alcohol treatment available in the UK and details of outcomes of treatment.

American Family Physician:Problem Drinking and Alcoholism: Diagnosis and Treatment
Alcoholism is one of the most common psychiatric disorders with a prevalence of 8 to 14 percent. This article provides diagnosis and treatment suggestions.

 

Caron Foundation: Alcoholism Treatment and Recovery
A report on evaluation methods that measure the success or failure of treatment programs. 2005

 

Health Technology Board for Scotland: Preventing relapse in alcohol dependence
Guidance for medical professionals on preventing alcohol relapse.

 

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA):

• Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems: A Health Practitioner's Guide
  This guide is written for primary care practitioners--physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others who see patients for general health care.  It is a guide for helping people who have a drinking problem.
• Research Refines Alcoholism Treatment Options
  Treatment research.
• Treating Problem Drinking
  This article describes a cognitive-behavioural treatment approach designed for problem drinkers with low levels of physical dependence on alcohol.
• Assessing Alcohol Problems: A Guide for Clinicians and Researchers
  A helpful guide for clinicians and researchers concerned with treatment of alcohol–dependent patients. The guide is designed to allow users to understand the critical issues involved in the formal evaluation of alcohol treatment and in planning treatment for individuals and to select instruments best suited to their purposes. 2003

National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA)

The website for the NTA has a variety of treatment information, including:

• Staff development toolkit for drug and alcohol services
  (excluding registered care homes)
• Staff development toolkit for drug and alcohol residential services
  (registered care homes only)

Scottish Government: Alcohol problems support and treatment services framework
This framework was published following a commitment in the Plan for Action on alcohol problems. 2002

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