Centre Of Research Excellence In Alcohol And Other Drug Sector Capacity Building For Outcome Focused, Evidence Based And Cost Effective Care (CRE In AOD -CB)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,500,000.00
Summary
AOD use is the number one risk factor for the most death and disability combined in all age groups in Australia. This CRE's mission is to reduce the burden and cost of primary and complex comorbid AOD problems in Australia, by using MBC to increase the capacity of the AOD sector to deliver evidence based, efficient and cost effective care to clients.
Mental and substance use disorders account for more years of life lost due to disability than any other disorders. These disorders often occur together (comorbidity), yet, people with both mental and substance use disorders rarely have both disorders effectively treated. This CRE is a world first, tackling prevention and treatment for people with both mental and substance use disorders.