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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/explaining-addiction-to-a-child
06 Nov 2023... This document offers tips for talking with children about addiction. Parents, carers, and family members can use this guide for when you are feeling uncomfortable or unsure about what to say. Explaining addiction well can minimise confusion, make children feel safe, secure, loved and cared for. Talking about a family member's addiction can help children find healthy ways to cope.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-vaping-can-harm-your-health-and-make-you-dependent-on-nicotine-video
24 Nov 2023... This video tells you why vaping is bad for you and how it can make you dependent on nicotine. You will learn what is in vapes, how they affect your brain, your mood, and your lungs, and how they can make you smoke more or start smoking. You will also get some advice on how to stop smoking and vaping with some help from experts.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/products-to-help-you-stop-smoking
01 Mar 2014... Guide to products to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers) and medication. Also includes other strategies to help you quit.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/random-roadside-breath-testing
18 Mar 2022... Random roadside breath testing happens in every state and territory across Australia. So, what happens at a roadside breath test?
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/methadone-treatment-in-victoria-user-information-booklet
The Methadone Treatment in Victoria User Information Booklet should be provided to all clients who take methadone to address their opioid dependence. The booklet provides information on the drug methadone, the Victorian opioid pharmacotherapy system and also provides information about methadone overdose and the use of naloxone injection.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/patient-agreement-form-methadone-take-away-doses
A written agreement such as a Patient agreement form: methadone take-away doses should be considered by prescribers and pharmacists to ensure each patients is fully aware of the structure and responsibilities of receiving methadone take-away doses.An agreement form is also available for patients on buprenorphine/ naloxone to ensure they are fully aware of the structure and responsibilities of receiving buprenorphine/naloxone take-away doses.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/give-up-smoking-for-good-fact-sheet
07 Jun 2024... Learn more about the harms of smoking, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/vaping-are-you-really-choosing-anymore-30-seconds-video
05 Jun 2024... This short video on quitting vaping is part of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care's 'Give up for good' campaign to give up smoking and vaping.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/youth-vaping-conversation-guide-for-parents-and-carers
07 Jun 2024... This guide will help you approach the topic of vaping with your child or a young person you care about.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/youth-vaping-faqs-for-parents-and-carers
07 Jun 2024... Frequently asked questions about vaping for parents and carers.
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