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1.01 | AOD ESSENTIALS - Rates and trends of substance use

eLEARNING SERIESAOD ESSENTIALS
MODULE NAMERates and trends of substance use
MODULE NUMBER 
LEARNING LEVELLevel 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThe aim of this module is to provide an overview of current sources of state and national data capturing alcohol and other drug use in Australia. The will also outline the rates of use in priority populations.  
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • understand the rates and trends of substance use in commonly used substances in Australia
  • know where to look for information about who uses substances and what types of substances are being used.
LENGTH20 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. AOD Essentials: Rates and trends of substance use. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDAugust 2024
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