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Addiction Resources for American Communities | Addiction Group The rate of addiction in adults over 50 has been rising for years. Experts estimate that nearly 7 million elderly Americans will have a substance use disorder. Alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance, but other drugs such as opioids, prescription medications, and marijuana are widely abused by the elderly.

Addiction Resources for American Communities | Addiction Group

The rate of addiction in adults over 50 has been rising for years. Experts estimate that nearly 7 million elderly Americans will have a substance use disorder. Alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance, but other drugs such as opioids, prescription medications, and marijuana are widely abused by the elderly. - addictiongroup.org
Nobars - Supporting drug and alcohol services to work with criminal justice clients No Bars is a partnership project between the Community Restorative Centre (CRC) and the Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (NADA) and is funded by NSW Health under the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative.

Nobars - Supporting drug and alcohol services to work with criminal justice clients

No Bars is a partnership project between the Community Restorative Centre (CRC) and the Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (NADA) and is funded by NSW Health under the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative. - nobars-org-au
Australia - The Guardianship Tribunal The Guardianship Tribunal is a legal tribunal established under the Guardianship Act 1987. The Tribunal has a key role in the protection and empowerment of people living with a decision making disability.

Australia - The Guardianship Tribunal

The Guardianship Tribunal is a legal tribunal established under the Guardianship Act 1987. The Tribunal has a key role in the protection and empowerment of people living with a decision making disability. - gt.nsw.gov.au


Co-Occurring Disorders Substance use disorders are types of mental health disorders that are more commonly called addiction. It’s possible to have more than one mental health disorder. Substance use disorders often co-occur alongside other mental illnesses. More than half of people with substance use disorders also have a mental illness.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Substance use disorders are types of mental health disorders that are more commonly called addiction. It’s possible to have more than one mental health disorder. Substance use disorders often co-occur alongside other mental illnesses. More than half of people with substance use disorders also have a mental illness.  - drugrehab.com
Tony Attwood - Author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome Tony's web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners.

Tony Attwood - Author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Tony's web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners. - tonyattwood.com.au
Australia - Brain Injury Association of NSW The Brain Injury Association of New South Wales is the only statewide organisation in NSW dedicated to serving all persons affected by acquired brain injury—those with acquired brain injuries, family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community.

Australia - Brain Injury Association of NSW

The brain Injury Association of New South Wales is the only statewide organisation in NSW dedicated to serving all persons affected by acquired brain injury—those with acquired brain injuries, family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community. - biansw.org.au


Living With: a Family Member with Dementia None of us want to think about getting older or what might happen to us as we age. Conditions like Dementia are a sad fact of ageing, and many people feel helpless when they see a loved one change beyond recognition. Here is a very worthwhile guide on understanding and caring for a family member who has the condition

Living With: a Family Member with Dementia

None of us want to think about getting older or what might happen to us as we age. Conditions like dementia are a sad fact of ageing, and many people feel helpless when they see a loved one change beyond recognition. Here is a very worthwhile guide on understanding and caring for a family member who has the condition - psychguides.com
Melbourne Neurosurgery Melbourne Neurosurgery is a neurosurgical practice with extensive experience in the management of conditions of the brain and spine. It specialises brain tumour and spine surgery.

Melbourne Neurosurgery

Melbourne Neurosurgery is a neurosurgical practice with extensive experience in the management of conditions of the brain and spine. It specialises brain tumour and spine surgery. - neurosurgery.com.au
Australia - What is a clinical neuropsychologist? Clinical neuropsychologists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders associated with conditions affecting the brain. These include neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions, developmental disorders and learning disabilities.

Australia - What is a clinical neuropsychologist?

Clinical neuropsychologists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders associated with conditions affecting the brain. These include neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions, developmental disorders and learning disabilities.  - psychology.org.au


Maximising thinking and memory abilities An individualised information resource for people with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. A growing body of evidence suggests that the use of cognitive management techniques may result in ongoing improvements in cognitive functioning for older adults with MCI or early dementia, at least in the short term.

Maximising thinking and memory abilities

An individualised information resource for people with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. A growing body of evidence suggests that the use of cognitive management techniques may result in ongoing improvements in cognitive functioning for older adults with MCI or early dementia, at least in the short term. - latrobe.edu.au
Multicultural Information on Depression Providing multilingual and culturally relevant information on depression for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adult populations in Australia. The information provided on this website is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient or site visitor and his / her physician or mental health professional.

Multicultural Information on Depression

Providing multilingual and culturally relevant information on depression for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adult populations in Australia. The information provided on this website is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient or site visitor and his / her physician or mental health professional. - midonline.com.au
Australia - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate Training 150,000 people have attended a MHFA course in Australia. Formal evaluations of the program have shown a significant benefit, not only to communities and organisations where it has been rolled out, but to the actual participants of the training themselves.

Australia - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate Training

150,000 people have attended a MHFA course in Australia. Formal evaluations of the program have shown a significant benefit, not only to communities and organisations where it has been rolled out, but to the actual participants of the training themselves. - neurotraining.net.au


Neuropsychological assessments and the differences between clinical psychologists and clinical neuropsychologists Clinical neuropsychologists have master’s or doctoral level tertiary qualifications specialising in the clinical implications of the different types of brain dysfunction that can occur throughout the lifespan. Clinical psychologists, on the other hand, focus more on the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems.

Neuropsychological assessments and the differences between clinical psychologists and clinical neuropsychologists

Clinical neuropsychologists have master’s or doctoral level tertiary qualifications specialising in the clinical implications of the different types of brain dysfunction that can occur throughout the lifespan. Clinical psychologists, on the other hand, focus more on the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems. - medicalobserver.com.au
Online Courses For Mature Adults (The Wellbeing Plus Courses) Wellbeing Plus Courses to help older adults understand and to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. They are designed to support mature adults to learn practical techniques for managing these symptoms, so that they can get back to leading an enjoyable and rewarding life.

Online Courses For Mature Adults (The Wellbeing Plus Courses)

Wellbeing Plus Courses to help older adults understand and to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. They are designed to support mature adults to learn practical techniques for managing these symptoms, so that they can get back to leading an enjoyable and rewarding life.  - ecentreclinic.org
Australia - Your Room Your Room is a place for you to sit down, relax and discover useful information about drugs and alcohol in an interactive environment.

Australia - Your Room

Your Room is a place for you to sit down, relax and discover useful information about drugs and alcohol in an interactive environment. - yourroom.com.au


Is It Dementia - A resource for recognising the signs of dementia. A series of industry targeted learning streams highlighting best practices for recognising dementia in everyday situations.

Is It Dementia - A resource for recognising the signs of dementia.

A series of industry targeted learning streams highlighting best practices for recognising dementia in everyday situations. - isitdementia.com.au
Australia - Safe 2 Walk for Australians Alzheimer's - Personal Alert and GPS Location Service. Safe to walk promotes independence to individuals, supports disabilities and reduces the risks for the carer when the person is left alone.

Australia - Safe 2 Walk for Australians

Alzheimer's - Personal Alert and GPS Location Service. Safe to walk promotes independence to individuals, supports disabilities and reduces the risks for the carer when the person is left alone. - safe2walk.com.au
Australia - Squalor and Hoarding Toolkit This Toolkit was made possible by the City of Sydney's Community Services Grants program. It aims to provide direction for both service providers and community members within the City of Sydney to respond to situations of Squalor and Hoarding.

Australia - Squalor and Hoarding Toolkit

This Toolkit was made possible by the City of Sydney's Community Services Grants program. It aims to provide direction for both service providers and community members within the City of Sydney to respond to situations of Squalor and Hoarding. - catholiccommunityservices.com.au


Pretty cool tool for brain localisation This website is intended for those interested in learning and referencing neuroradiology anatomy via an intuitive interface and learning from neuroradiology cases. This would include medical students, radiology technologists, residents (radiology, radiation oncology, otolaryngology, neurology, neurosurgery), and radiologists.

Pretty cool tool for brain localisation

This website is intended for those interested in learning and referencing neuroradiology anatomy via an intuitive interface and learning from neuroradiology cases. This would include medical students, radiology technologists, residents (radiology, radiation oncology, otolaryngology, neurology, neurosurgery), and radiologists. - headneckbrainspine.com