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3rd 2013 edition Counselling guidelines: Alcohol and other drug issues Ali Marsh, Stephanie o’toole, Ali dale, Laura Willis & Sue Helfgott

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Counselling guidelines: Alcohol and other drug issues

Counselling guidelines: Alcohol and other drug issues Fourth Edition 2019 Judi Stone, Ali Marsh, Ali Dale, Laura Willis, Stefanie O’Toole, Sue Helfgott, Anna Bennetts, Leigh Cleary, Sharon Ditchburn,

WA State Priorities Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs ...

Aug 13, 2021 · Social and Emotional Wellbeing investment at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service MHC Jan 2022 Priority Cohorts Responsibility: MHC Other agency SHR Alignment = Sustainable Health Review Recommendations t = COVID-19 related item 2021/2022 Budget Commitment Key Projects Lead Delivery Date Sustainable Health Review Alignment …

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Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Interagency Strategy ...

the western australian alcohol and drug interagency strategy 2018–2022 alcohol is the most used drug in wa and over 1 in 5 drink at risk of lifetime harm 1, 2 aboriginala people are 5 times more likely to end up in hospital because of alcohol than non-aboriginal people 7 x 14% of students (12-17 years) drink weekly and of those 1 in

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A brief guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol ...

and renal function. Low potassium as a result of nutritional neglect or diarrhoea/vomiting is common and can require treatment to reverse. Low sodium is less common but can occur due to high fluid intake. Low magnesium is a common finding in alcohol dependence. Liver function tests The most commonly used liver function tests are:

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A brief guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol ...

• Cardiac enlargement and oedema • Abdominal examination – hepatomegaly • Evidence for cirrhosis and portal hypertension – palmar erythema ... Blood tests for markers that are likely to change in the context of heavy drinking can be useful in assessing and treating alcohol dependence for

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Helping Someone in Distress Booklet - mhc.wa.gov.au

Emergency Response Line or Rurallink for help. For example: “it sounds like things are difficult for you ... Threats to self or others – ask for Police and tell them if it’s a mental health issue In the case of physical harm – ask for an ambulance ... violence, homelessness and other crisis situations 08 9223 1111 (24/7) Country callers ...

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Mental Health Outcomes: Indicators and Examples of …

5. Mental Illness and Physical Health: The Facts (SANE factsheet) 6. People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex 7. People who are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds 8. Services and supports both within and beyond the mental health system including health, drug and alcohol, disability, employment,

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Consumer Handbook to the Mental Health Act 2014

2 Acknowledgments This Consumer Handbook to the Mental Health Act 2014 has been prepared to help people experiencing mental illness to navigate the mental health system and uphold their rights. Preparation has been coordinated by the Mental Health Commission, to …

Queensland Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid …

MATOD Guidelines, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch Alan Gude Psychologist, Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services, Dr Jeremy Hayllar Addiction Medicine Specialist, Clinical Director, Metro North Mental Health, ... 1.6.3 Medical and counselling services ...

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Evaluation of the Challenges in the Implementation of the ...

Guidance and Counselling services have continued to persist. These include poor academic performance, alcohol and drug abuse, school unrest, classroom discipline cases, and examination cheating among others. These are indications that students need guidance and counselling in academic, vocational, personal and psychological

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Oral Anticoagulants (VKA and NOAC) Guidelines for ...

Guidelines for prescribing, monitoring and management ... consultant cardiologist and with counselling and consent of the patient. ... and 5mg (pink) tablets (Note that 0.5mg tablets should not be used to avoid confusion with other white tablets and 5mg doses). The 1mg tablets can be broken in half or cut with a tablet cutter to achieve a 0.5mg ...

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Guidelines for the Management of Patients on Lithium

These guidelines include advice to prescribers and other healthcare professionals on managing patients on lithium, e.g. monitoring requirements, managing lithium levels and also counselling points for patients. This guidance does not cover treatment for under 18s, as this is a sub specialist area requiring tertiary referral and monitoring.

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Methadone Maintenance Treatment Policies and Procedures

Counselling, or other treatment options as appropriate. In some individual cases, where deemed appropriate, clients with co-existing physical or mental illness; and/or where social conditions warrant may be referred to In client Addiction Services or Mental Health Services or …

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Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) counselling checklist

Counselling points (refer also to additional information overleaf) Sign Comment 1. What is anticoagulation and how does it work 2. Indication for DOAC 3. Alternative anticoagulation options 4. Advantages and disadvantages of DOAC compared to warfarin 5. Expected duration of therapy (check with referrer if unclear) 6.

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