Breaking Point: Ice & Methamphetamine Conference (Nov 20 - 21, 2017)

Breaking Point: Ice & Methamphetamine Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and would be held during Nov 20 - 21, 2017 at Mercure Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The target audience for this medical event for nurses and other health professionals. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 11 CPD Hours.

Course Description:
Ice and methamphetamine have become significant drugs of concern for nurses and other health professionals. These concerns are not just related to health issues but also extend to personal protection and other significant social and community impacts. Attend this conference to be informed about the evidence and the facts underpinning these drugs. Includes:
• A personal story of recovery from an ice addiction
• How does ice change the brain?
• Why can methamphetamine use induce depression, anxiety and psychosis?
• De-escalation techniques to defuse violent behaviour
• The impact of ice use during the perinatal period
• Treatments for methamphetamine addiction
• A guide to accessing services and much, much more…

The purpose of this conference is to inform nurses and other health professionals about the illicit drugs ice and methamphetamine, including their effects on people, the community and how recovery can be achieved.

Conference Objectives are :
• Use evidence-based knowledge about ice and methamphetamine so as to create a safe environment for all concerned
• Understand the ramifications of ice and methamphetamine use in the community and how to implement methods of harm reduction in your setting
• Know the principles of rehabilitation and recovery and apply evidence-based approaches to assist sustained abstinence
• Refer people using ice and methamphetamine appropriately and align your healthcare with Statewide strategies

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.