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Drug-related health & prevention issues
Last updated on
06 December 2007
National clinical guidelines for the management of drug use during pregnancy, birth & years of a newborn
These nationally agreed clinical guidelines are intended to support a range of health care workers who care for women with drug and alcohol use issues, and their infants and families. (NSW Department of Health: 2006) More info >>
Patterns of drug use in developing countries
This report provides statistical data and addresses issues such as the geographical prevalence of injecting drug use. (World Bank) More info >>
Recommendations for the clinical management of alcohol-related problems in Indigenous Primary care settings
This report assists primary health care practitioners with choices about the management of Indigenous patients who present with alcohol-related problems. (Office for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Dept of Health & Aged Care: 2000) More info >>
Injecting drug use & AIDS in developing countries: determinants & issues for policy consideration
This paper provides a review of literature on injecting drug use and HIV in developing countries. (World Bank) More info >>
Turning Point
Turning Point aims to promote and maximise the health and well-being of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms. (Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre) More info >>
UN Office on Drugs & Crime: access to treatment & rehabilitation
UNODC facilitates access to the latest drug treatment and rehabilitation information for specific population groups. (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) More info >>
The Centre for Harm Reduction
Collaboration to reduce injecting drug related health risks, especially the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. (The Centre for Harm Reduction) More info >>
Australian National Council on Drugs
These links aim to assist individuals and organisations to source possible funding opportunities. (Australian National Council on Drugs) More info >>
What do people think they know about substance abuse?
A paper outlining myths and facts about substance abuse designed for policy makers responsible for prevention, treatment and support programs. (World Health Organization) More info >>
DrugInfo Clearinghouse: drug & alcohol information
DrugInfo collects, interprets and disseminates information on drug prevention. (DrugInfo Clearinghouse) More info >>
Drugs and youth in the context of international development
Fact sheet on the involvement of young people in the production and use of drugs in developing countries.
(GTZ)
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