What you'll learn in this expert session
Benzodiazepine use in primary care is challenging. While they can be highly effective therapeutically, which explains their continued availability, healthcare professionals are well aware of the difficulties in managing dependency. Convincing patients to consider stopping is often a significant hurdle. In this presentation, Dr Adam Straub, Addiction Medicine Physician, acknowledges these challenges and provides real-world advice and evidence-based recommendations. From conversation starters to practical withdrawal plans, Dr Straub aims to enhance HCPs' confidence in managing this complex issue within the primary care setting.
About the Expert
Dr Adam Straub
Dr Adam Straub is an Addiction Medicine Physician and General Physician. He began his career in critical care medicine before shifting to addiction medicine, inspired by his experiences in Emergency Departments and with Victoria Police. Dr Straub is a passionate advocate for opioid agonist therapy and harm minimisation education. As the only Addiction Medicine Physician in regional Victoria, he provides vital care at Grampians Health Service, St John of God Ballarat, and Ballarat Community Health, where he leads the Opioid Management Clinic serving the Grampians Loddon Mallee region
