Consensus-based clinical practice guideline for the management of volatile substance use in Australia (2011)

Description

This National Health and Medical Research Council-produced guideline will assist health professionals to identify, assess and treat people who use volatile substances in metropolitan, rural and remote communities across Australia. The guideline is suitable for use by health professionals including medical practitioners, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, alcohol and other drug workers, and allied mental health workers. The guideline is applicable in primary care, emergency care, mental health, and alcohol and drug service settings.

Abstract adapted from National Health and Medical Research Council

Contact details

National Health and Medical Research Council
Level 1
16 Marcus Clarke Street
Canberra ACT 2601
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6217 9000
Fax: (02) 6217 9100
Email: nhmrc@nhmrc.gov.au

Links

• View abstract: Consensus-based clinical practice guideline for the management of volatile substance use in Australia
• View resource: Caring for people who sniff petrol or other volatile substances: a quick reference guide for health workers (PDF - 745.5 KB)
• View resource: Consensus-based clinical practice guideline for the management of volatile substance use in Australia (PDF - 1.5 MB)
• View resource: Consensus-based clinical practice guideline for the management of volatile substance use in Australia - appendices (PDF - 1.3 MB)
• View website: National Health and Medical Research Council

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