substance use disorder
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 2
In the second instalment of a series of webinars entitled Understanding Your Risk Capacity, Nicolette Ellis, Gary West, and Dr Brett MacFarlane continue their discussions about measuring, evaluating, and managing …
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 1
Many of us have experienced those heart sinking moments of concern or discomfort when asked to dispense a medicine which we believe is inappropriate or high risk. In this webinar, …
I think my colleague has a substance use problem—how can I help?
It’s no secret that working in pharmacy can be stressful. However, a less commonly discussed topic is that of substance use among pharmacy professionals as a tool to manage stress. …
‘Well that’s no good if you are still taking the methadone…’
Angelo Pricolo writes about a friend and patient who was stable on his methadone treatment, helping kids in sport and active in preventive health… but then stigma reared its ugly …
Clinical tips: substance abuse
Carlene McMaugh takes a look at the treatment of certain substance use disorders: amphetamines and other stimulants Pharmacy plays a key role in the treatment of substance use disorders in …