Overview:

Opioid pharmacotherapy in integrated care

• Explores the benefits of combining opioid pharmacotherapy with mental health services for a more effective treatment.

Treatment approaches for PTSD and addiction

• Examines the link between trauma and addiction with a focus on integrated treatment for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. Includes evidence-based interventions and an overview of PTSD and complex PTSD.

Supporting First Nations populations with co-occurring needs

• Highlights research on the prevalence and impact of co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions among First Nations people in Australia. Emphasises the need for culturally safe, integrated and strengths-based care.

Stigma towards co-occurring disorders

• Discusses how stigma shows up in mental health and AOD settings, the impact of ‘double stigma’ and practical ways healthcare providers can respond using evidence-based tools.