Addressing addiction in general practice For general practitioners and pharmacists DATE Wednesday 29 May 2019 Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) together with Lives Lived Well, invite general practitioners and pharmacists to attend the Addressing addiction in general practice workshop. High-quality primary care is an integral part of identification, support, and treatment of individuals with problematic use of alcohol and other substances. To support clinicians dealing with the emerging issues with problematic use of drugs and alcohol, NQPHN and Lives Lived Well welcome Dr Graeme Judson, Lives Lived Well Addiction Specialist, to discuss the complexities of addiction. TIME Registration: 5.30pm Program: 6pm–8.30pm WHERE Ocean International Bridge Road Mackay REGISTER ONLINE www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHRLKHY Learning outcomes: understand the current pattern for problematic substance use and resultant harms identify common GP presentations associated with problematic substance use discuss how to provide the holistic continuity of care required to treat problematic substance use issues like any other chronic disease, and to consequently minimise the risk of harm understanding of legislative frameworks around drugs of dependency, prescribing, and obtaining permits for GPs. For more information, contact: Kayla Vella p: (07) 4963 4410 e: wdenquiry@nqphn.com.au w: nqphn.com.au/events