Alcohol, smoking and substance intervention screening tool (ASSIST) training

This training will be provided by the Karralika Programs, a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug treatment in Canberra and the surrounding regions. There is substantial evidence for the benefits of screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in primary health care settings, as a cost effective way of reducing alcohol consumption and associated problems. Presented by Melissa Doran and Jenny Atkinson, this session will introduce the ASSIST screening tool, identify how the tool has been internationally validated across a wide-range of population, its purpose and benefits. A demonstration of how the tool can be used in a variety of settings – GP surgery and Emergency Department will be provided, including possible drug related harm identification and prevention strategies.

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