Understanding Substance Use & Treatment

This module is for any young person aged between 16-25 years who is currently using drugs and/or alcohol and is seeking to reduce or cease their use.

Objectives:

1. Developing an understanding of and applying key concepts and frameworks of substance use and its treatment eg. Patterns of use; Stages of change; Lapse/Relapse, Harm minimisation.
2. Developing an individual substance use formulation.
3. Gaining an understanding of maladaptive coping through substance use.
4. Identification and implementation of strategies/interventions helpful in reducing harms specific to your substance use.

On completion:

 Participants will receive a certificate of recognition for:

1. Gaining greater insight around the use and treatment of alcohol and other drugs.
2. Exploring strategies/interventions aimed at reducing harms specific to their individual patterns of use.
3. Developing an individualised Lapse/Relapse Prevention Plan.

How to enrol: Book an appointment with your GP to request a referral letter addressed “to the Psychiatrist of the Recovery College” and this can be sent to the Emotional Health Unit via email: EHU.Private@mater.org.au

An appointment with a Psychiatrist will then be arranged to organise enrolment into relevant modules.

Cost: This module can be funded by private health insurance. The Emotional Health Unit will do a health fund check and let you know if you are appropriately covered. Modules can also be self-funded, please contact the Recovery College at the Emotional Health Unit to discuss further.