Drug ARM

Drug Awareness, Rehabilitation and Management.

Reaching Out and Reducing Harms associated with alcohol and other drugs.

[QCAA @QLDCAA]

Just 7 standard drinks a week can increase the chance of getting cancer by 10% for those aged >45 years. @CCQld @FAREAustralia @mcraneATfare @DrugARM https://t.co/vGH2qIRdpQ

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

Our Clinical & Service Development Manager Richard was interviewed this afternoon. Talking about drug trends over the COVID-19 period and what we are seeing on the front line (such as double the number of enquiries from family members seeking support).

[FARE @FAREAustralia]

The marketing messages being used to promote #alcohol during #COVID19 are particularly concerning as they promote known risk factors for harmful drinking:
❌buying more
❌drinking to cope
❌drinking daily
❌drinking at home
❌drinking alone
➡️REPORT: https://t.co/RM5dwpdFwR

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

Happy International Nurses Day to all of our volunteer, staff and partner nurses who deliver caring and compassionate client centred care! Thank you for your skills, your knowledge and your service.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

"This is a normal human reaction to very abnormal circumstances." Looking for resources to cope with grief and anxiety during COVID-19? Contact our @DrugARM_Library

https://t.co/Gz2p4byvkp

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

Are you working from home and saving on your commute?
Consider showing your support for Drug ARM by donating what you would usually spend on petrol or public transport. https://t.co/w3WuM364YR #DonateMyCommute @everydayhero

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 10: Wash hands regularly. Especially before and after using drugs, handling money or injecting equipment, being in contact with other people, or being in public spaces.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 9: Now is a great time to cut back or quit smoking.
People who smoke are at higher risk of respiratory complications if they do become infected with the virus.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 8: If you are already on opioid treatment, talk to your doctor or alcohol and drug service about how to maintain access to your medication.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 7: If you are dependent on opioids, consider if now is the time to request opioid treatment like buprenorphine or methadone. Contact an Alcohol and Drug Service or NSP for advice.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 6: If continuing to use opioids like heroin, oxycodone or morphine, you should have naloxone. If you drop, will someone find you?

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/GNbTbRoGUY

Tip 5: Stay home if you are sick, or if you don’t have a place to stay, try to avoid close contact with others.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/vY8t2teqeO

Tip 4: Be prepared for drug shortages. Have a backup plan by stocking all necessary drug using equipment, medications, food and drinks, especially if you begin to go into withdrawal.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

Are alcohol or other drugs having an impact on your life? You don't have to go through this alone. Contact us to chat with one of our caring, non-judgemental specialist through phone or online. https://t.co/tEyGcYVuaB

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/rjOlCdFekD

Tip 3: Wipe down drug packages, wraps and surfaces with swabs and/or concentrated alcohol-based cleaners (60% or more alcohol is good). Avoid putting drug bags or wraps in your body.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/n27AadxHPI

Tip 2: Prepare your own drugs. You should avoid handling or touching other people’s drugs and equipment, and stop other people from touching yours.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

10 useful COVID-19 tips from @InsightQld and ADIS. https://t.co/jPArzSE9Ym

Tip 1: Don’t share ANY injecting equipment, pipes, bongs, joints, straws / banknotes etc for snorting.

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

We admit it might not be the most original way to share our move to online and telephone support - but it's certainly the cutest! Meet the newest members of our Drug ARM support team. For updates on all program changes, you can visit our website https://t.co/deGGZtjouy

[AutismCommunityNetwork (NSW) @AutismCommun1ty]

A couple of our amazing members joined us and Drug Arm. The film was held at Event Cinemas Hurstville to enjoy Toy Story 4. They all had an amazing time. thank you all again for attending and thank you @DRUGARM

[Drug ARM @DrugARM]

Testing welfare recipients for drugs still on agenda, Coalition insists

'It fails to recognise that mental illness and drug and alcohol problems nearly always coexist.'

https://t.co/6UQXQ8wGo5