Addictive Behaviours

Core Generalist

Knowledge

CG.K.1

Describe the history, incidence and prevalence of substance use, gambling and social media addictions

CG.K.2

Discuss the role of generalists managing addictive behaviours in rural communities

CG.K.3

Describe supports to guide clinical decision making and know when to engage relevant addiction speciality services

CG.K.4

Identify treatment options for patients presenting with addictive behaviours

CG.K.5

Describe substance withdrawal management, especially for tobacco, alcohol and opiates

CG.K.6

Identify and apply standardised screening and assessment tools for use with persons with addictive behaviours

CG.K.7

Discuss alcohol, tobacco and other drug harm reduction practices

CG.K.8

Discuss the legal and ethical aspects of the decisions made in clinical practice within the context of treating patients with addictive behaviours

Skills

CG.S.1

Identify risks for developing substance and other dependencies

CG.S.2

Undertake a structured assessment focused on addictive behaviours

CG.S.3

Undertake a structured assessment focused on substance use disorder and related disorders, including alcohol, tobacco, benzodiazepines, opioids, cannabis, methamphetamine and other psycho-stimulants, hallucinogens

CG.S.4

Identify mental health comorbidities

CG.S.5

Perform a comprehensive physical and neurocognitive assessment of a person with substance use disorder

CG.S.6

Offer harm reduction advice for patients with addictive behaviours

CG.S.7

Identify and respond to intoxication and overdose for patients with substance use

CG.S.8

Apply evidence-based practice to management of withdrawal

CG.S.9

Manage dependence, support recovery and manage relapse

CG.S.10

Liaise with other addiction and support agencies at individual patient and community intervention levels

Attributes

At.6

Compassion

At.20

Sensitivity

At.16

Resilience