Episode 53. Drug Harm Reduction with Gyu Lee
In this podcast we have a conversation with Gyu Lee who works with Victoria Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service as a harm reduction practitioner managing patients in the community who have developed addictions to both alcohol and drugs. Management techniques include close engagement with referred clients and an approach based on:
· Behavioural modification
· Pharmaceutical intervention
· Job rehabilitation
Whilst there has been a reduction in methamphetamine use in Australia from 2001 to 2019 use of cocaine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA – ecstasy) have both increased. These drugs combined with alcohol addiction pose major social problems for our community. Please join me as we discuss these complex and confronting issues with Gyu Lee.
Useful references include:
- Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) Ph: 1800 812 804
- PHARMACOTHERAPY NETWORK (EAST & SOUTH EAST REGION) for GPs http://a4pn.org.au/ email A4PN@semphn.org.au or call 03 8514 6600
- Medication Support and Recovery Service https://msrs.org.au/resources/gp-resources/
To be a guest on the show or provide some feedback, I’d love to hear from you: manager@gihealth.com.au
Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.