Drug Information Directory

A peer-reviewed international journal with a focus on the dependence potential of drugs and their neurological effects. Clinical research and animals studies are included. Of interest to students, academics, and researchers.

The CRUfAD is a joint clinic of the University of New South Wales and St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney. The website offers information and resources relating to anxiety and depression, including online courses and participatory research. Content is aimed at patients, clinicians and general audiences.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is a US government-funded research and policy body. The website publishes research for academics and health professionals; plain-language and evidence-based statements about drugs for general readers; prevention, treatment and statistics on drug use; and information on medical cannabis.

An independent organisation that summarises research and evidence to improve healthcare decisions. The Cochrane library has over 7,500 Systematic reviews with plain language summaries so that information is easily accessible. Of interest to health professionals, researchers and students.

A not-for-profit organisation focused on preventing and responding to drug-related issues, including providing training on naloxone and for needle and syringe programs. Website provides information on their programs, campaigns, training, and advocacy. Of interest to alcohol and other drug workers and other health professionals, policy makers, and the general public.

The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS) is a website run by the Cambridge Health Alliance. The website aims to increase knowledge on current peer-reviewed studies on addiction and mental health through providing summaries of the research. The homepage provides links to various new studies as well as editorials on different topics. Relevant for researchers, policy makers, clinicians and others interested in current alcohol and other drug research.

Website for the National Prescribing Service, an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides information on use of medicines to improve health and economic outcomes in Australia. The website contains information about various medications, particularly opioids, and is useful for prescribers, pharmacists and consumers.

The International Society of Addiction Journal Editors is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide support for journal editors, authors and reviewers working in the field of addiction. The website contains information and materials from workshops and training sessions, published research on addiction and ethical guidelines. Useful for researchers and academics, and public health professionals working in alcohol and other drugs. Includes Publishing Addiction Science with useful guidelines for researchers and writers wishing to be published.

A thorough resource for people who would like to access information about alcohol and other drugs, and related harms in languages other than English. Affiliated with the Victorian state government. Also useful for clinicians communicating with patients from diverse backgrounds.

The NHSD is a comprehensive, national directory of health services and the practitioners that provide them. Australia’s health system offers a range of services for different health needs. The NHSD facilitates connections between these services by providing consistent and accurate information about them that is easily accessible to health professionals and consumers.

The Centre for Evidence-based Practices provides consulting, training, and evaluation for services related to people with mental illness and substance use disorders. This includes information on motivational interviewing techniques and dual diagnosis capability in addiction treatment. The Centre is based is Cleveland, Ohio. This resource may be useful for healthcare providers and policymakers.

Provides public health information on global patterns of alcohol use, the epidemiology of alcohol-related harms and the international strategy to reduce negative outcomes associated with alcohol use. It provides resources for general users, health professionals, students and policy-makers.

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is Victoria's major specialist paediatric hospital. Aside from delivering health care, the RCH has a focus on research to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases, and to improve overall health and well being. The website provides health information and various fact sheets are available to patients, families and health professionals on medical conditions and treatments. There is also a directory of information on the departments within the hospital and services available.

The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) is a 24 hour, 7 day specialist telephone consultancy service available to all health professionals in Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. The DACAS website is easy to navigate and has a number of useful resources for alcohol and other drug clinicians, including screening and assessment tools, fact sheets for GPs and clinical guidelines.

A peer-reviewed journal providing access to studies on the use of alcohol and other drugs. Suitable for students, academics and researchers. This journal can be accessed through the ADF library: https://adf.org.au/resources/adf-library/

Provides information and resources on a range of health issues, including accessible information on alcohol and other drug use. Some pages provided in languages other than English. Of interest to the general public.

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) has a directory of HIV/AIDS based organisations (including services, advocacy and information), and a list of publications such as policy papers, responses to government inquiries, health promotion information and research. An excellent resource for public health professionals, students and researchers, and people working in harm reduction or living with a blood borne virus such as HIV.

Telethon Kids Institute website from the Perth Children's Hospital has a focus on prevention of pediatric diseases, conditions and issues including cerebral palsy, childhood cancer, breast feeding, anxiety, and depression. It provides several excellent resources on paediatric and maternal health information including the impact of alcohol on pregnancy and child health outcomes, especially FASD. There are simple, easy to understand resources about FASD, including what it is, diagnosing FASD, as well as a very comprehensive FAQ. The Institute has a focus on Aboriginal health and wellbeing. The published peer-reviewed papers are useful for academics and researchers with journal articles dating back to 2000. The website is easy to navigate and the information and resources would be of use to health practitioners, students, and policy makers.

The Journal of Addiction Medicine is the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. It publishes research relating to addiction medicine to advance this area as a mainstream medical sub-specialty. The Journal is published six times a year and targets all physicians and other mental health professionals who need to keep up-to-date with the treatment of addiction.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is a professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists throughout their careers from training through to retirement, and in setting and raising standards of psychiatry in the United Kingdom. Their website contains some general information on improving treatment and care, mental health and prescription medications such as benzodiazepines, antidepressants and antipsychotics.