Party Drugs: Stimulants
CPD
49m
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Lecture Overview
Take a look at the pharmacology of common recreational drugs found at clubs, parties, festivals and other social events and how they are changing the way we practice healthcare. This session focuses on recreational drugs that have a stimulant effect including psychoactives, MDMA or ecstasy and cocaine.
Educators
Shaun Greene Visit
Dr Shaun Greene is a clinical toxicologist and emergency medicine physician who works at Austin Health in Melbourne. He is currently medical director of the Victorian Poisons Information Centre and Director of the Austin Hospital Clinical Toxicology Service. Shaun trained as a clinical toxicologist in the United Kingdom where he developed a keen professional interest in recreational drugs. His research interests include novel psychoactive substances and pharmaceutical opioid harm reduction.
Reviews
4.6
49 Total Rating(s)
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Teagan Ryatt
Excellent lecture. An in-depth look at the background to the most common party drugs and what clinical signs need to be addressed and recognised in overdoses/presentations to clinical staff. An engaging presenter and easy to understand breakdown of the information given
Craig Broomhall
Engaging presenter on a subject relevant to any front line pre hospital worker.
Mary Wyn
Excellent
Deidre Murray
Very informative. Presented well but it would've been good to see the actual slides that he was referring to.
Milica Bosnjak
The lecture was very interesting and informative. It provided detailed information on the pharmacology and clinical effects of different stimulant drugs available and enables health professionals to have a better understanding of the signs, symptoms and treatment necessary for the patient.
Lisa Hannaford
Great
Craig Fothergill
Course was great , up dating my existing knowlege .
Jessica Ryan
Absolutely loved this presentation, the speaker was very engaging and the content was very interesting.
Engelien connor
This resource was informative and easy to understand.
Natalie King
I really learnt so much from this lecture. Thank you.