AOD resource listing

Fact sheet on the safe use of medicines.

Benzodiazepines Opioid deprescribing Patient resources

A guide for people over 18 years of age who are at moderate risk of substance related problems but do not have severe substance related problems or dependence.

Brief intervention Harm minimisation Patient resources

Primary care manual to assist health care professionals conduct a simple brief intervention for patients who substance use is putting them at risk.

Brief intervention Harm minimisation

Search drugs by name for more information and to learn of their effects.

Alcohol Benzodiazepines Cannabis Methamphetamine Opioid deprescribing Other illicit substances

A toolkit for healthcare professionals on benzodiazepine use, dependency and withdrawal.

Benzodiazepines Care coordination and treatment planning Withdrawal management

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