AOD resource listing

Patient app and resources to quit or reduce drinking alcohol.

Alcohol Care coordination and treatment planning Harm minimisation Patient resources Withdrawal management

This document is a template of a mental health treatment plan. Doctors can use it when referring patients for treatment under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.

Care coordination and treatment planning Comorbidities

Patient resources including a counselling service (free and available 24/7) and resources to support patients make a change around their alcohol and drug use.

Patient behaviours Patient resources Withdrawal management

A set of free, self-help online modules for patients on how to stay motivated, set goals and develop a plan to reduce their alcohol and drug use.

Patient behaviours Patient resources Withdrawal management

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) Questionnaire to detect people with risky alcohol consumption.

Alcohol Screening tools

Tips and strategies for general practice staff to de-escalate a situation when a patient poses a threat to patients and staff.

Language and communication Patient behaviours

Tips and strategies for general practice staff to manage a person who is in distress.

Language and communication Patient behaviours

A summary of commonly used MBS item numbers that can be used for patients who use alcohol and other drugs.

Care coordination and treatment planning

Comorbidity Guidelines Training Programs for AOD workers

Comorbidities

The Path2Help portal aims to provide the most up-to-date and credible resources to assist people looking for ways to support their loved ones who use alcohol and/or other drugs.

Patient resources