Download and/or order alcohol and drug brochures, pamphlets, tools and resources.
SMS-based service which provides instant information about drug effects simply by texting the name of the substance to 0439 TELL ME (0439 835 563).
"Using Your Senses to Cope" - a sensory tool to help guide a conversation with clients around managing stress using sensory modulation.
13YARN is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 24/7 crisis support supported by Lifeline, developed with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia & run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
A worksheet that can be printed and used to undertake a 4-column diagram process with a client or patient.
A worksheet that can be printed and used to have a discussion with a client about the effects and/or harms of substance use using Roizen's 4 Ls model.
A guide for AOD practitioners on how to best record clinical case notes and undertake case formulation.
(opens in new window) This kit has been developed to help retailers, shopkeepers, sales attendants & contractors to better manage & control products which can be intentionally inhaled and misused.
Cards developed by Evolve Therapeutic Services to assist non-indigenous workers to have more meaningful conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
Guidelines on using the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing Cards produced by Evolve Therapeutic Services.
This version of the Stage of Change model takes a...
(opens in new window) Action on Ice is the Queensland Government’s plan to address use and harms caused by crystal methamphetamine.
A worksheet for assisting identifying activities to engage or re-engage in as an alternative to substance use.
Adis is a free 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential support service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, families & health professionals.
iPad / Android only mobile app that addresses the mental health and wellbeing concerns of First Nations Australians using a cross-cultural approach.
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A useful list of important features of a successful alcohol and other drug intervention over the telephone.
Revised guidelines from Turning Point in Victoria to support clinicians in the delivery of evidence-based withdrawal care.
A factsheet from headspace around alcohol and other drugs, health and wellbeing.
These guidelines have been developed to support non-Aboriginal service providers in the AOD sector working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses alcohol.
Information developed by Mater Mothers CHAMP Clini...
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Adapted from the State of Queensland (Queensland H...
This Sensory Approaches training course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of sensory approaches in mental health settings.
used to provide personalised feedback following an ASSIST screening interview with adult clients (18+).
eASSIST website for workers and self-administered ASSIST Check Up / Lite mobile apps for clients, based on the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) developed by the WHO.
ASSIST Response Card to assist patients / clients to answer and complete the screening tool
ASSIST Risk of Injecting Card to provide to clients / patients who identify as someone who injects drugs.
Alcohol, Smoking + Substance Involvement Screening Test developed by the World Health Organisation
A colour booklet developed by the World Health Organisation containing practical information and advice on substance use, including ways to cut back or stop.
Used to provide personalised feedback following an ASSIST-Y screening interview with clients aged 10 – 14 years.
Used to provide personalised feedback following an ASSIST-Y screening interview with clients aged 15 – 17 years.
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An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses benzodiazepines.
These internationally and nationally acclaimed Practice Guidelines have served as the basis for Blue Knot Foundation's professional development training in this same area.
Blue Knot Foundation is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma.
A guide to the equipment available from the Queensland Needle and Syringe Program.
Factual information on steroids and other performance and image enhancing drugs.
This flyer contains a brief description of the Breakthrough program and information on Service providers and the areas they are delivering in.
The Breakthrough program provides information and support to families and significant others of individuals affected by methamphetamine and other substances.
This screen combines a subset of five items from the most widely used problem gambling screening instruments.
An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses cannabis.
Website featuring downloadable factsheets and resources previously available through NCPIC including two self-help booklets: "Clear Your Vision" and "What's the Deal on Quitting"
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Adapted resource for identifying problems related to cannabis use.
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An adaptation of the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale - Revised (CIWA-Ar).
Adaptation of the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Scale - Benzodiazepines (CIWA-B)
Adaptation of Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS).
A place to learn more about providing naloxone as part of the Take Home Naloxone program initiative, and how to register as or apply to be a provider.
Queensland Health 2-page factsheet
Connecting Care to Recovery 2016-2021 – A plan for...
Provides 24/7 online text-based AOD counselling and assistance nationally as well as support by email, self-assessment tools, self-help modules, an SMS service and an online community forum.
A factsheet containing basic harm reduction advice for clients / patients who drink and/or use drugs in Queensland.
The Commonwealth Department of Health is now running regular webinars on COVID-19 for primary health care workers.
National website and mobile app addressing methamphetamine use featuring factsheets, webinars and other resources as well as an online brief early intervention program called "Breaking the Ice".
Website and mobile app designed to support people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Features habit change experiments, one-on-one coaching and a supportive online community.
DASS-21 is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress.
Diagram used in the Brief Educational Tool showing how naloxone works.
An acronym guide and drug slang list put together by the team at Dovetail with suggestions from the Youth AOD Sector.
(opens in new window) This guide outlines a framework for working with young people whose AOD use creates significant vulnerability to current or future harm.
(opens in new window) This guide is designed to assist Qld-based youth AOD workers to better understand the complex interplay of ethical, legal & organisational considerations in their practice.
(opens in new window) This guide canvasses the main practice approaches utilised by workers who engage with young people experiencing problematic AOD use.
(open in new window) This guide is designed to support workers and agencies working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who use alcohol and other drugs.
(opens in new window) This guide aims to outline strategies that could be a part of a family responsive approach to working with young people.
(opens in new window) Dovetail provides clinical advice and professional support to workers, services and communities across Qld who engage with young people affected by alcohol and other drug use.
Information on how to support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A collection of worksheets that can be used with family members when discussing 'ice' and/or other drug use
FDS provide a free national 24/7 telephone support line, support groups and education programs to families and friends of people who use alcohol and/or drugs across Australia.
(opens in new window) A workforce development resource for Family Sensitive Policy and Practice in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector
Concerned about a family member’s substance use? Get the facts, develop strategies and find out where to access more help.
A glossary of terms designed to assist workers understand the meaning of healing in the Aboriginal and Torres Islander culture.
The Handbook for Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Work is a practical guide to culturally appropriate AOD practice in Australia. Published by the University of Sydney.
A series of prompt cards to assist a worker to provide harm reduction advice to people who use methamphetamine.
Home, Education/Employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, Safety
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Resources from: Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC).
A variation of the adult ASSIST for use with young people aged 10-14 years and 15-17 years.
An infographic tool you can share with your clients to help you explain what’s going on when they’re feeling dysregulated.
iBobbly is a social and emotional wellbeing self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 15 years and over.
Excerpt from ICD-11 on "Disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviours"
(opens in new window) Information about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), and how your baby will be cared for at Mater Mothers’ Hospital (MMH).
This is a self-guided, self-explanatory, Take Home Naloxone (THN) Brief Intervention based on a validated tool called the Opioid Overdose Knowledge Scale (OOKS).
Instructions on how to administer Nyxoid® and details around identifying and responding to overdose.
Instructions on how to administer Prenoxad® and details around identifying and responding to overdose.
This series of videos introduces the integrated formulation approach and provides examples of its application.
IRIS is a validated, evidence-based, culturally-ap...
The K10 is a brief screen to identify levels of psychological distress. It involves 10 questions about emotional states each with a five-level response scale.
A tool designed to capture key ideas and themes which people may have learned from training.
Queensland Health 2010: Making Tracks towards clos...
In order to equip staff with the necessary skills,...
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An 8 page harm reduction booklet containing basic information and practical harm reduction advice for people who are currently using methamphetamine.
An 8 page harm reduction booklet containing basic information and practical harm reduction advice for people who are currently using methamphetamine, as well as tips for cutting back and quitting.
A clinical assessment and decision-making flowchart to assist health and medical practitioners to identify the best treatment response for individuals who are acutely intoxicated on psychostimulants.
A clinical assessment and decision-making flowchart to assist health and medical practitioners to identify the best treatment response for individuals who are not acutely intoxicated.
An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses methamphetamine.
An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses methamphetamine.
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A 2-page factsheet for family members who are supporting someone who is using methamphetamine.
Metro North Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Servi...
Mobile quit smoking app featuring goal setting where you can use your own photos and recordings of loved ones along with encouragers, distraction games, 'danger-time' alerts and daily check-ins.
(opens in new window) Simple double-sided client-friendly colour factsheet on naloxone produced by the Penington Institute
(opens in new window) Simple double-sided client-friendly colour factsheet on how to respond to an opioid overdose and administer intranasal naloxone produced by the Penington Institute
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As part of the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program (QOTP) Queensland Health is establishing a new buprenorphine-naloxone only prescribing option.
Information about the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program (QOTP) Queensland Health interim supervised prescribing option.
Adaptation of the Objective Opiate Withdrawal Scale (OOWS).
Web based alcohol reduction program that uses quizzes, guides, diaries, graphs and interactive tools to aid adults 18 years and over cut back on their drinking.
An A3 clinical tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 20-30 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses opioids.
The OoHC Toolbox provides easily accessible and effective information for the supporters and carers of young people (12 - 18) in out of home care.
An overview of the current evidence-base for common AOD psychotherapeutic and behavioural interventions against each main drug type (2019)
A suite of resources on take home naloxone from the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA).
This manual is designed for service providers who deliver Drug Assessment and Education Sessions (DAES).
Double sided A6 leaflet detailing potential side effects and risks of using steroids.
A1 size poster containing information for practitioners on steroids and steroid use.
An A2 poster on steroid injection sites.
660 x 297 mm poster showing needle sizes and gauges.
A3 Poster promoting the use of new needles.
This Portal User Guide provides a step-by-step process for Authorised Alternative Suppliers (AAS) to register for and submit data for the THN Program.
This document outlines the Program Rules governing the Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program for Approved Providers.
Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) Portal Demonstration Video.
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The PGSI is a widely used nine item self-report scale for measuring the severity of gambling problems in the general population.
A clinical assessment and decision-making flowchart to assist health and medical practitioners to identify the best treatment response for individuals using psychostimulants.
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The Qld AOD Treatment and Harm Reduction Outcomes Framework (THROF) describes
the way services can measure their impact
Information for prescribers and dispensers about long-acting injections of buprenorphine for opioid dependence treatment
This information is to assist healthcare providers in maintaining care of patients receiving treatment under the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program (QOTP) during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Information on Queensland Opioid Treatment Program prescriber types and their respective competency standard requirements.
Application form to apply for general approval to supply naloxone to individuals under section 75 of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (MPA).
(opens in new window) The Qld MATOD Clinical Guidelines align with national directions and recommendations, and incorporate the latest clinical evidence for treatment of opioid dependence.
The Queensland Needle and Syringe Program Guidelines revised in 2018.
A printable quiz for the Brief Educational Tool (BET) developed by QuIHN.
Modified OOKS tool developed by QuIHN - Brief Educational Tool (BET)
Mobile app to help pregnant women quit smoking using goal-setting, practical tips, fun exercises, distraction games and daily encouragers based on baby developments, even a baby name suggester!
A poster created by Reconciliation NSW listing important dates.
A series of brief intervention resources courtesy of the Remote AOD Program - Northern Territory.
This flowchart will assist Qld Health clinicians to decide whether to report to Child Safety or to refer to Family & Child Connect (FACC) OR Intensive Family Support Service (IFS)
The Self-Care Plan is a tool designed to assist you in recognising the key factors at work, and at home, which increase or decrease your wellbeing and resilience.
The Sensory Approaches CCF assists clinicians and managers to inform their understanding of the level of training, knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively use sensory approaches.
The CCF Self Reflection Tool allows workers to rate their capabilities under the 4 domains of Knowledge and Skills, Scope of Practice, Supervision Role and Education Role.
This factsheet provides an overview of Sensory Approaches, including how they work, benefits, applications, sensory preferences and strategies for the different senses.
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. This tool helps people to prepare for stressful times and cravings.
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. This tool helps people to prepare for stressful times and cravings.
Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS)
Adaptation of the Severity of Dependence Scale for Cannabis (SDS).
Procedure document for the Metro North Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Service (MNMH-ADS) around shared care for patients on Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD).
Five year direction for a whole-of-person, whole-of-community and whole-of-government approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
Free, weekly, 90minute online meetings which uses evidence-based tools to empower people seeking assistance for substance dependence and other addictive behaviours.
SMART Recovery Australia's website features a range of free downloadable AOD worksheets that can be used with clients.
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A companion sheet for the Stay On Course resource around coping with cravings.
An A3 relapse prevention tool designed to assist health practitioners structure a 10 - 15 minute brief relapse prevention.
Adaptation of the Subjective Opiate Withdrawal Scale (SOWS)
This brochure is designed as an easy print resource for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector services and clinicians.
This brochure is designed as an easy print resource for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector services and clinicians.
A clinician's guide to using and interpreting the substance and choices scale. For more information visit www.sacsinfo.com
The Substances and Choices Scale (SAcS) is a screening and outcome measurement tool specifically designed to be used with young people aged 13 - 18.
Tip sheet for workers containing suggestions and strategies for supporting AOD clients during COVID-19 using a trauma-informed approach
This T.R.A.U.M.A. mnemonic, adapted by Khouzam (2001) and re-designed by Insight, describes some of the key characteristics required for a diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
An information sheet on take home naloxone in the HHS Hospital Pharmacy context.
An information sheet on take home naloxone for Hospital and Health Services (HHS).
An information sheet on take home naloxone in the NGO context.
Comprehensive list of Queensland and national telephone and online support services that may be useful for AOD clients and patients.
The 4 Ps looks at four domains which may be impacted through experiences of trauma – physical, psychological, performance and people.
Adaptation of the Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test - Revised (CUDIT-R)
Evidence-based principles for supporting the recovery of children in care.
This booklet provides general information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers to better understand the relationship between mental health and alcohol and other drug use.
A tip sheet to assist workers to match their interventions to the client or patient's Stage of Change.
Presented by Professor Katherine Mills from The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use located at the University of Sydney on April 21st 2020.
The Trauma Informed Care and Practice - Clinician...
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. The Checklist is designed for workers to reflect on areas of AOD practice and how a sensory approach could be utilised.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public.
Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public.
Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public. NB This item is only available for download. We do not supply hard copies.
(opens in new window) Brief 2-page factsheet suitable for the general public.
Apps and resources designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people achieve their goals.
A downloadable PowerPoint presentation that can be locally adapted for display in AOD client waiting rooms across Queensland.
Selected highlights from a webinar series hosted by the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch (MHAODB).
Quick reference guide to withdrawal management for alcohol - derived from the QLD Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines 2012.
Quick reference guide to withdrawal management for amphetamines - derived from the QLD Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines 2012.
Quick reference guide to withdrawal management for benzodiazepines - derived from the QLD Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines 2012.
Quick reference guide to withdrawal management for cannabis - derived from the QLD Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines 2012.
A reference tool for withdrawal management focussing on opioids.
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An information sheet from the Healing Foundation around working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.