Appendices

Appendix A. Key terms and definitions

Key terms and definitions used throughout this guideline

Appendix B. Drug scheduling

Scheduling is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made available to the public

Appendix C. State and territory legislation and contacts

State and territory legislation and contacts

Appendix D. Example practice policies

Example practice policies

Appendix E. Practice letters

Example practice letters

Appendix F. Drug misuse behaviours

There is a wide spectrum of drug misuse behaviours – many will not be obvious during the consultation.

Appendix G. Assessment of current drug and alcohol use

Assessment of current drug and alcohol use

Appendix H. Urine drug testing

Most urinalysis procedures are carried out using gas chromatography in specialist laboratories and there is usually a delay in receiving a result

Appendix I. Resources

Useful resources

Appendix J. Process of guide development

The RACGP convened a GP-led advisory group, drawing on GP members with expertise and experience in drugs of dependence, guideline development and clinical governance.