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Face to Face: Managing Drug and Alcohol concerns when dealing with young people

Thu 20th July 2023 @ 6:30 pm

Free

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites local GPs, Primary Care Nurses, Psychologists and Social Workers to this education and facilitated panel discussion addressing the Alcohol and Drug issues that are commonly facing the young people within our region.

We will hear from a local Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist, NSW Police, Sydney Drug and Alcohol Counselling Centre and Independent Drug Education Australia.

Dinner and a networking opportunity will be provided by 6.30pm.

DATE:
Thu 20th July 2023


TIME:
6:30 pm - 9:15 pm


PROGRAM:

 

Time Presenter Topic (Flexible)
45 mins Dr David Gordon – Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist, NSLHD Youth Drug and alcohol issues focusing on rapport, promotion of new service
60 mins Panel Discussion including Q&A
Dr James Ibrahim – GP Panel Facilitator
Dr David Gordon –Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist, NSLHD
  • Youth Drug and alcohol issues, focusing on rapport
Snr Constable John Wilson –  Youth for North Shore command, NSW Police
  • Black market access
  • Harm reduction and minimisation
  • Police warnings, verbal or formal
  • Additional offences associated with drug use
  • National drug and alcohol strategy
  • Child prosecution concerns
  • Drug seizure when police are involved
  • Support networks available
Belinda Volkov – Clinical Director, SDECC
  • Pharmaceuticals and alcohol
  • Abuse of benzodiazepines in relation to overdose, mixing with alcohol
Thomas Reynolds – Independent Drug Education Australia
  • Most common issues
  • Data around drug use
  • Conversation starters
  • Connection
  • Case studies
3 – 5 mins Sponsor Address – Consumer Healthcare Products Australia Self-Care resources and medication safety
10 mins Wrap Up
VENUE:
The Auditorium, Level 5, Kolling Institute Building, Cnr Westbourne & Reserve Roads, St Leonards

NSW
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RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program - Activity Number: 539262 | Activity Type: Education Activity 2 hours

SPEAKERS:

Dr James Ibrahim – GP – Facilitator
Dr David Gordon – Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist, NSLHD
Snr Constable John Wilson – Youth for North Shore command, NSW Police
Belinda Volkov – Clinical Director, SDECC
Thomas Reynolds – Independent Drug Education Australia

TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Primary Care Nurses, Psychologists and Social Workers working in the Sydney North Health Network region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Discuss alcohol and drugs that are commonly used by young people in our region; including intoxication, come-down, withdrawal
• Explain the impact of alcohol and drug use on young people, and how it relates to adolescent development
• Implement strategies to connect with young people about drug use, including how to respond when a young person is intoxicated
• Design a safe, judgement-free space for young people to open up about alcohol and drug use, promoting resilience
• Implement referral pathways utilising youth AOD support services, encouraging self care



ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.





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