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Interventions and Treatment for Problematic Use of Methamphetamine and Amphetamine-Type Substances
These guidelines provide general information about methamphetamine and ATS along with specific strategies and considerations for: intoxication and withdrawal management that can be used in a variety of settings, including: Mental Health Services, Police, Corrections, Emergency Departments, General Practice, Primary Care and the Addiction Treatment Sector. The manual also provides specific management and treatment information about: the use of medication; assessment and engagement; brief interventions; special population needs; and evidence based treatment options. A self managed methamphetamine and ATS withdrawal handbook, an information pack for family and whānau members and worksheets for cognitive interventions are included as appendices.
The document is available through the Ministry of Health. For further information please click here
The appendices are also available for separate download. Click here to download a copy
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As a result of the recent ‘Methamphetamine Scope’ undertaken by Matua Raki a range of trainings have been recommended to support the addiction sector to meet the needs of people who experience problematic methamphetamine (and other substance) use. In 2011 Matua Raki will be running the following training:
- Brief Cognitive Interventions (based on a 4 session intervention)
- Contingency Management
- Managed Withdrawal
These training sessions will also be made available online through Matua Raki Moodle (online learning site).
Matua Raki has already established a Pacific Education Intervention, with the support of the Matua Council, which is being used by a number of Pacific community groups -- especially in Auckland. In 2011-2012 Matua Raki will be looking to roll out the adapted ‘Community Mental Health First Aid’ training to communities around the country. |
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