Medication assisted treatment for opioid dependence (MATOD)
Information about prescribing medications for opioid dependence including the GP Program, which supports prescribers.
The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) provides a telephone and email service for South Australian health professionals seeking clinical information and clarification around clinical procedures, guidelines and evidence-based practice.
This service does not provide proxy medical cover and cannot assume responsibility for direct patient care.
Telephone: (08) 7087 1742 24 hours a day 7 days/week including public holidays
Email: HealthDACASEnquiries@sa.gov.au
Out of these hours, medically urgent calls from a hospital based Medical Consultant or country hospital medical officer/GP will always receive a response.
The following factsheets and other clinical information may assist health professionals in the treatment of alcohol and other drug related presentations in a general practice setting.
Telephone 1300 13 1340
A confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service.
(Available 8.30 am to 10.00 pm, 7 days for SA callers only).
Support people to access alcohol and other drug treatment services in South Australia.
The website includes a service directory, information for health professionals about alcohol and other drug treatment, information about selecting a service.