Objective The generalist psychiatrist is recognised in Australia as a specialist in the
management of addiction. However, generalist training does not adequately prepare …

Barriers to entering addiction medicine (AM) have led to a persisting workforce shortage. To
address this problem, the Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) was formed in 2001 as a …

Background Despite the high prevalence of substance use disorders, associated
comorbidities, and the evidence base upon which to base clinical practice, most health …

Objective: The shortage of addiction psychiatrists in Australia results in poor access to
specialist care. This is most evident in rural Australia, a population experiencing significant …

Objective: The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the history and activities of the
RANZCP Section of Addiction Psychiatry, as well as its current challenges and opportunities …

Bramness and colleagues demonstrate the varied addiction medicine and psychology
training pathways across 16 European countries, through their online survey utilizing the …

Aims: Problematic drug and alcohol use imposes a considerable burden on health and
social services in England. Although consultant addiction psychiatrists are considered to …

Objective: To describe the workforce of career medical officers (CMOs) working in psychiatry
and addiction medicine across New South Wales (NSW) and to explore their training and …

In May 2007, the Australian Health Minister accepted a recommendation from the Australian
Medical Council to recognize addiction medicine as a distinct medical speciality. The …

INTRODUCTION: Illicit drug use is a significant problem within Australia. However, GPs are
reluctant to treat these problems due to a perceived lack of knowledge and confidence …