July 2010 Vol. 8 No. 2
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The July issue of Of Substance is out now, and is full of the latest information about alcohol and other drug research and events. Click on the PDF link above to access the full magazine.
Feature articles include:
Welcome to the July 2010 issue of Of Substance.
Every person who works in drug treatment is likely to have been moved by the trauma which some clients have experienced. All too often, substance use is coupled with a story - past or present - of pain, sorrow or violence.
Just one of these traumas is childhood sexual abuse, which has strong links with the later development of drug or alcohol problems. Yet, few drug workers have been trained to work with a disclosure of such a history. We discuss what clinicians need to know.
On a multicultural note, we look at tobacco use amongst Australia’s multicultural communities. While Australia has a proud record in reducing tobacco use, the situation is not quite as positive for our culturally and linguistically diverse residents. We also discuss drug use in our neighbouring Pacific region.
Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most eminent people in the Australian drug sector. Professor Margaret Hamilton has had an amazing influence on the development of drug policy in the past two decades, as well as being a valued mentor to hundreds of people. On page 16, Margaret reflects on her career of service and the challenges facing both researchers and clinicians.
Like all organisations, Of Substance is constantly growing and evolving. Our writer, Bronwyn Duncan recently moved on to pursue other interests. Bronwyn made a huge contribution to the magazine and will be greatly missed. Kate Pockley is now Of Substance’s Contributing Editor, while Jenny Tinworth will continue in the role of Managing Editor, overseeing the magazine on a day-to-day basis.
We have also launched our brand new website: www.jobsofsubstance.com.au.com.au. We have expanded our previous jobsite to include job vacancies in sectors which share common links with the drug and alcohol arena – mental health, community services and homelessness. This is a service to people working in the caring professions, and it is now free to advertise a job for 30 days. So bookmark the page, and please use it to promote, or seek, your next position!
We also had a great response from readers to our last issue on smoking in prisons and other restricted health settings. As always we welcome your feedback on any AOD topic. We look forward to receiving your emails via our Contact Us section.