Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training

Rural areas have long struggled disproportionately with drug and alcohol issues with residents seeking treatment at higher rates than those in major cities – and travel longer to get treatment.

For some, the stresses of life amid a pandemic have only added to these challenges.

To tackle this, the RACGP is encouraging rural GPs – who are often called upon to support people with dependencies – to join its new alcohol and other drugs (AOD) education program. Read more at:https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/rural-gps-sought-for-alcohol-and-drug-training