Guidelines

Information on relevant guidelines to prevent and/or minimise the use of illicit drug use are provided here - please note that links do not constitute a recommendation to use a particular guideline or protocol.

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The links provided in this sub-section relate primarily to guidelines for the general Australian population. Online Indigenous specific information is limited.

2006

Jenner L, Spain D, Whyte I, A. B, Carr VJ, et al. (2006)
Management of patients with psychostimulant toxicity: guidelines for emergency departments.
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 159KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

NSW Department of Health (2006)
National clinical guidelines for the management of drug use during pregnancy, birth and the early development years of the newborn.
Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View guidelines (PDF - 1.12MB - large file warning!)
View website: NSW Department of Health

2004

Jenner L, Baker A, Whyte I, Carr V (2004)
Management of patients with psychostimulant use problems: guidelines for general practitioners.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 435KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

Jenner L, Baker A, Whyte I, Carr V (2004)
Psychostimulants: management of acute behavioural disturbances: guidelines for police services.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 428KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

O'Brien S (2004)
Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: a guide for users.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 346KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

O'Brien S (2004)
Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: a guide for families and carers.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 343KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

O'Brien S (2004)
Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: a guide for frontline workers.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 369KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

2003

Bell J, Kimber J, Lintzeris N, White J, Monheit B, et al. (2003)
Clinical guidelines and procedures for the use of naltrexone in the management of opioid dependence.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 293KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing

Henry-Edwards S, Gowing L, White J, Ali R, Bell J, et al. (2003)
Clinical guidelines and procedures for the use of methadone in the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View guidelines (PDF - 336KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing

2001

Lintzeris N, Clark N, Winstock A, Dunlop A, Muhleisen P, et al. (2001)
National clinical guidelines and procedures for the use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid dependence.
Canberra: Department of Health and Aged Care
View guidelines (PDF - 237KB)
View website: National Drug Strategy

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Last updated: 14 December 2006