Management of addiction by general practitioners:
Approaches to alcohol and tobacco/vaping use disorders
Spotlight is a curated series of webinars which dive deep into specific topics, guided by industry-leading experts amongst your peers or across other specialties. There will be three Spotlight webinars held throughout the year.
The first Spotlight is scheduled for 29 October on the topic:
Approaches to alcohol and tobacco/vaping use disorders
What
Via videoconference
SPOTLIGHT 1:
29 October 2024: 7:00-8:00 pm
Approaches to alcohol and tobacco/vaping use disorders
Presented by
Dr Adam Pastor
BA/MBBS FAChAM FRACP PhD
Adam is an Addiction Medicine Physician and Deputy Director of the Department of Addiction Medicine St Vincent’s Hospital. Adam has a PhD from and is an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He has 17 publications using a mixture of quantitative, qualitative and randomised trial research designs. He peer reviews for scientific journals, teaches students and junior doctors, and contributes to national guidelines regarding substance use treatment. He is also a Board Member for YSAS (Youth Support and Advocacy Service).
It has been estimated that a quarter of all adults presenting to general practice are risky drinkers. The proportion of people aged 14 and over who vape has almost tripled over the last 5 years.
Are you passionate about staying informed on the latest advancements in addiction medicine? Our upcoming webinar puts the spotlight on our presenter to discuss crucial topics related to alcohol and vaping. You will learn about:
- Home-Based Withdrawal: Investigate safe and effective strategies for managing alcohol withdrawal in the community
- Pharmacotherapy: Explore evidence-based medications that can support patient recovery and reduce cravings
- Relapse Prevention: Discover practical tools and techniques to prevent relapse and maintain sobriety
- Vaping and Tobacco: Understand the epidemiology of vaping and tobacco use and approaches to vaping
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.
