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This report by 360Edge explores the role of alcohol and other drug policy, services, prevention and supports in a successful mental health system. Four key areas are identified; maintain specialisation, improve internal capability, increase external collaboration, and provide adequate funding.

A resource that facilitates therapeutic conversations with consumers to explore issues relating to the interaction between their mental health and alcohol and/or other drug use.

The Methamphetamine Treatment Guidelines, 2nd edition, have been developed by Turning Point to assist Victorian health professionals in the clinical management of methamphetamine use disorder and related presentations.

NEXUS have developed a number of dual diagnosis resources such as the Straight Up documentaries exploring lived experience, Consumers Can Ask and Carers Can Ask booklets and the Reasons for Use Package. All can be found via this page.

Turning Point has released the 3rd edition of the Alcohol and Other Drug withdrawal guidelines – a resource developed to support clinicians in the delivery of evidence-based withdrawal care. 

Victoria's Ice Action Plan delivers strategies and funding to reduce the supply, demand and harm of ice. The plan has been developed on the advice of the Ice Action Taskforce and builds on the Victorian Parliament's landmark 2014 inquiry into the supply and use of methamphetamines.

This document clarifies priorities and directions for dual diagnosis service development in Vic. It highlights service delivery issues and provides guidance for service leaders and managers responsible for ensuring that dual diagnosis becomes core business within their services.