This webinar presented findings from two studies into methamphetamine use as people age, followed by a panel discussion with researchers, clinicians, and people with lived and living experience of methamphetamine use to understand how we can support people who use methamphetamine to age well.   
 

Summary  

The webinar covered:

  • Findings from a study of 20 years of national treatment data into the age of people accessing treatment for methamphetamine use in Australia 
  • Findings from a cohort-trend study of methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia 
  • Emerging physical  health issues among older people who use methamphetamine
  • Treatment and support needs for people who use methamphetamine as they age 

Presenters:

  • Dr Liam Acheson (Postdoctoral fellow, NCCRED)
  • Oisin Stronach (PhD candidate, Burnet Institute)

Panellists

  • Dr Hester Wilson (GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist)
  • Leah McLeod (Communications Specialist & Editor, AIVL)
  • Maureen Steele (Consumer Engagement Coordinator, NSW Ministry of Health Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs)

Chair

  • Lucy Watson (Knowledge Translation Lead, NCCRED)

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