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Agency:
Alcohol and Drug Services
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1968
Description:
The Service is statewide and provides treatment to individuals and their families for alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues. Services include:;;- intake and assessment;;- case management and coordination of care;;- withdrawal management;;- relapse prevention;;- secondary consultation;;- brief intervention;;- counselling, group work and therapy, and;;- health promotion, information and community education.;;;;The Service is provided within Statewide and Mental Health Services.
Information Sources:
Alcohold and Drug Service website 2018
Legislation Administered:
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act (No.61/1968)
Functions Performed:
Health care
Community services
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Board (TA337)01 Jan 1969