Breaking the Ice: Tailoring treatment for people who use methamphetamine

Facilitator
Paula Ross

Date
Thursday 10 September 2026
Time
9:30am–1:00pm
Duration
3.5 hours
Location
Online

Early bird
$320
Standard 
$370
Group
$300 per person (groups of 5+ people)

Who should attend
This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Work effectively with people who use methamphetamine

Keep up to date about methamphetamine use and increase your understanding, confidence and skills in working with people who use methamphetamine.

Understand how methamphetamine affects the brain and how to adapt existing treatments and strategies for people who use methamphetamine.

You’ll learn about common co-occurring conditions associated with methamphetamine and the most effective ways to modify treatment and support to get the best outcomes.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the unique effects of methamphetamine and how they impact treatment
• Identify and apply effective responses to improve outcomes for people who use methamphetamine
• Find out how to safely respond to complex behaviours, including heightened threat sensitivity, anxiety and psychosis