Alcohol and drug services
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If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol or drugs there are services available to help. Information about identifying drug and alcohol problems, understanding treatment options and learning about the challenges involved in living with an ongoing drug condition are all explored here.
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- Alcohol and drugs - dependence and addiction
Asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. If you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone DirectLine.
- Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatments and programs
Counsellors, doctors and other healthcare professionals can help if you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs (AOD).
- Alcohol and other drug education programs
Alcohol and other drug education programs aim to delay, reduce or prevent people’s use of alcohol and other drugs.
- Assessing your alcohol and drug use
If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor.
- Paying for alcohol and drug treatments services
In Victoria, the state government funds non-government organisations to deliver alcohol and drug treatment services for free or at a reduced cost to eligible Medicare card holders.
- Pill testing service
Pill testing helps people make safer choices by showing them what’s really in their drugs. Pill testing gives people a safe space to ask questions and get help without judgment.
- Drug overdose
Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.
- Family help for alcohol and drug addiction
The stress and influence of harmful substance use on family relationships is significant but there is a range of support available to help families cope with drug or alcohol addiction problems.
- Intake and assessment for alcohol and drug problems
Intake and assessment’ services are the primary entry point into alcohol and drug treatment services. Intake and assessment services are available throughout Victoria.
- Overdose - what to do in an emergency
If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor.
- Substance misuse and mental illness – dual diagnosis
Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.
- Talking to health professionals about drugs, alcohol or addiction
Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence.
- Talking with your doctor about sensitive issues
Building a strong, trusting relationship with your doctor can make it easier to talk with them about sensitive issues.
- Reducing harm from alcohol and other drug use
Harm reduction is about reducing the negative impact ongoing drug use can have.
- Talking to health professionals about drugs, alcohol or addiction
Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence.
- Nurse-on-Call - 1300 60 60 24
Nurse-on-Call is a free, confidential telephone helpline that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Pill testing service
Pill testing helps people make safer choices by showing them what’s really in their drugs. Pill testing gives people a safe space to ask questions and get help without judgment.
- Mental health services and programs explained
If you think that you or someone you know has a mental health issue, there are a number of ways that you can seek advice, information and referral for general and mental health issues in Victoria.
- Pill testing service
Pill testing helps people make safer choices by showing them what’s really in their drugs. Pill testing gives people a safe space to ask questions and get help without judgment.
Reviewed on: 23-02-2022