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Talking Point: The brain disease model of addiction

WEBIt has been almost two decades since Alan Leshner, then Director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), published his seminal paper in Science declaring that …

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What is addiction

WEBWhat is addiction? Addiction is one of the most misunderstood health conditions. Addiction is a chronic health condition that occurs when someone is unable to stop consuming a …

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Clinical practice guidelines

WEBThese changes necessitated a revision and update of the widely used withdrawal guidelines and reflect the latest scientific evidence and clinical practice in withdrawal management. …

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The Health4Her Project builds momentum Turning Point

WEBApply now to start in 2024. Contact Health4Her: [email protected]. The Health4Her Project is a collaboration between …

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Impacts of Addiction

WEBMore serious impacts. If addiction progresses, there can be greater impact and more serious harms caused. Some signs that alcohol or drug use has become more serious …

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1 East and Wellington House

WEB1 East. 1 East is an 8-bed unit where patients can stay up to seven days. 1 East provides high quality medical and nursing support for patients withdrawing from alcohol and/or …

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Gambling and Mental Illness Study

WEBWhile a recent survey suggested that only 0.8% of people in Victoria are problem gamblers, little is known about the rates of gambling problems among people in treatment for …

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Talking Point 15 September 2021: Compassion in healthcare

WEBAbout the presenter. Dr Debbie Ling: Debbie is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Monash University and a Research Fellow in the Epworth Monash Rehabilitation …

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Ice psychosis: what is it, and why do only some users get it

WEBThis can be very distressing for the individual and for their family and friends, and may result in the person having to go to hospital. Psychosis can occur as part of many …

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Education Programs

WEBCommunity Education. Family education, a community of practice and mutual aid support for individuals. The Workforce Development team offer a range of AOD, mental health …

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Help for clients and families

WEBGambling Help Online. Gambling Help Online is a free, national confidential service that operates 24/7 to provide online support and referral for anyone affected by gambling. It …

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Dr Rowan Ogeil appointed as Strategic Lead of NAMHSU

WEBCongratulations to Dr Ogeil. Dr Ogeil brings a decade of important contributions to Turning Point’s work in addiction and substance use to his new appointment as Strategic Lead …

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Care and Recovery Coordination

WEBCare and Recovery Coordination (CRC) is a catchment-based service supporting high-risk clients with problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and other complex needs in …

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Methamphetamine Treatment Guidelines

WEB2019 Methamphetamine Treatment Guidelines. Turning Point has released the 2nd edition of the Methamphetamine Treatment Guidelines – a resource developed to support …

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Groundbreaking ambulance data system recognised for life-saving …

WEBMedia contact: Pia Akerman, 0412 346 746. The Data Innovation Award is kindly sponsored by Bupa Health Foundation. A world-leading data collection system pulling together …

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Church Street, Richmond

WEBTurning Point's Church Street, Richmond location serves people from all over Victoria who are affected by alcohol, drug or gambling addictions. We deliver a broad range of …

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Wellington House, Box Hill

WEBBox Hill train station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is the closest train station to this site and is within a 5-10 minute walk to Wellington House. By Bus. Bus service numbers include: …

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