RESOURCES FOR HEALTH WORKERS
A wide range of resources about methamphetamine and other psychostimulants are currently available. The following titles are a sample of Australian resources, most of which can be downloaded free of charge. Click on the document's cover to start the dowload.
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Treatment approaches for users of methamphetamine: a practical guide for frontline workers.
Jenner, L and Lee, N (2008). Treatment Approaches for Users of Methamphetamine: A Practical Guide for Frontline Workers. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra.
A brief cognitive behavioural intervention for regular amphetamine users: a treatment guide.
Baker, A., Kay-Lambkin, F., Lee, N.K., Claire, A. & Jenner, L. (2003). Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users - Monograph Series No 51.
Baker, A., Lee, N.K. & Jenner, L. (eds) (2004). Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
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Responding to challenging situations related to the use of psychostimulants: a practical guide for frontline workers.
Jenner, L and Lee, N (2008). Responding to Challenging Situations Related to the use of Psychostimulants: A Practical Guide for Frontline Workers. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra.
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Beneath the Ice.
A CD ROM for workers, teachers and parents. Purchase details available from ADF bookshop.
Clinical Treatment Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Clinicians. No 14: Methamphetamine dependence and treatment.
Lee, N.K, Johns, L., Jenkinson, R., Johnston, J., Connolly, K., Hall, K. & Cash, R. (2007). Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Management of methamphetamine psychosis.
McIver, C., Flynn, J., Baigent, M., Vial, R., Newcombe, D., White, J. & Ali, R. (2006). DASSA Research Monograph No. 21 Research Series.
Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Toxicity: Guidelines for ambulance services.
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Use Problems: Guidelines for general practitioners.
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2006)
Psychostimulants - Management of Acute Behavioural Disturbances: Guidelines for police services.
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Toxicity: Guidelines for emergency departments.
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Toxicity: Protocols for emergency departments.
Queensland Health (2008)
