Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services Programs
ATODS Corporate Office manages a number of programs in the treatment, management, early intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug problems.
The programs described briefly below are implemented at a statewide level.
Quit Campaign
The Quit Campaign is provided by Queensland Health and the Queensland Cancer Fund to help Queenslanders improve their health and well being by quitting smoking. More information about this program.
Queensland Drug Court Program
The Queensland Drug Court Program diverts offenders who are dependent on illicit drugs away from the criminal justice system and into treatment. The aim of the Drug Court is to help offenders overcome their drug dependence and associated criminal behaviour, through court enforcement and supervised treatment programs. More information about this program.
Queensland Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (QIDDI)
The Queensland Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (QIDDI) is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments which aims to divert offenders with drug problems into assessment, education and treatment programs. More information about this program.
Queensland Indigenous Alcohol Diversion Program
The Program offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, charged with a summary alcohol-related offence, the opportunity to participate in treatment. The program is also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents referred by the Department of Child Safety, whose alcohol use adversely impacts their ability to protect their children. More information about the program.
Alcohol and Young Women Campaign
The campaign aims to reduce harmful consumption of alcohol among 18-22 year old women. A multimedia strategy and multi-settings approach will be used and will include raising awareness and knowledge of standard drinks and the National Health & Medical Research Council Guidelines for low risk consumption of alcohol. More information about the program.
Healthier Universities Program
HUP is a university based health promotion program that aims to promote the adoption of healthier behaviours among university students. HUP addresses a range of lifestyle factors experienced by young people. These include nutrition, alcohol, smoking, physical activity, mental health and injury. The program is implemented by university staff as the Coordinator and students as Peer Helpers. More information about this program.
RaveSafe Queensland
The RaveSafe Queensland Project is based on a peer helper approach to addressing health and safety issues with dance party patrons in both club and live music outdoor festival settings. More information about the program.
Schoolies Week Health and Safety Program
The Schoolies Week Health and Safety Program provides a range of health and safety information and resources to young people attending Schoolies Week as well as support strategies for front line staff. More information about this program.
National Minimum Data Set Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services (NMDS-AODTS)
The NMDS:AODTS comprises a minimum set of data elements relating to alcohol and other drug treatment for the mandatory collection and reporting at the national level. More information about the program.
Queensland Indigenous Alcohol Diversion Program (QIADP)
QIADP has been designed for two groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose problematic alcohol use has contributed to them being charged with an offence where alcohol has been a contributing factor (Criminal Justice stream) and Parents whose alcohol use makes them unable to adequately protect their children (Child Safety stream). For more information about the program.
Queensland Needle and Syringe Program (QNSP)
The Queensland Needle and Syringe Program (QNSP) provides a statewide needle and syringe support service. More information about the program.
This page last updated:
18 August, 2008
Review date: July, 2006
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