Each year, we invest millions into the delivery of health services relating to alcohol and other drugs.
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The use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, inclusive of prescribed medications and illicit substances, is having an increasing impact on the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities in Western Australia.
We have programs across the state and health practitioners that are locally accessible to assist people who need help to manage their own or someone else’s alcohol and other drug use.
By working collaboratively with others to increase availability of evidence-based treatment, we are contributing to a health system that ensures people can access excellent care closer to home.
WA Primary Health Alliance has identified four overarching alcohol and other drugs (AOD) priorities for 2023-2026:
- Increase the skills and capacity of primary health care and specialist AOD workforce to respond effectively to current and emerging alcohol and other drug related harms.
- Increase timely access to specialist AOD treatment and support for people in under-serviced groups and/or experiencing locational disadvantage.
- Continuously improve the safety and quality of AOD treatment and support services.
- Enhance efficiency and improve the experience and outcomes of people accessing services, by working with partners to reduce fragmentation between general practices and other services.
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