Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
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Assan, RobertZheng, Catherine
Wilson, Scott
Freeburn, Bradley
Boffa, John
Purcell-Khodr, Gemma
Doyle, Michael
Conigrave, Kate
Abstract
This chapter provides guidance on managing unhealthy alcohol use among Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes care of those who are drinking above
recommended limits, whether or not there is an alcohol use disorder present. Content of
this chapter is based on both consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
professionals and communities and on published research. Much of the published research
on treatment approaches among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has been
qualitative in nature.This chapter provides guidance on managing unhealthy alcohol use among Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes care of those who are drinking above
recommended limits, whether or not there is an alcohol use disorder present. Content of
this chapter is based on both consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
professionals and communities and on published research. Much of the published research
on treatment approaches among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has been
qualitative in nature.
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2021Source title
Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol ProblemsPublisher
Specialty of Addiction Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of SydneyLicence
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