WA Addictions Symposium

Testing limits: pill testing, drug screening and ADHD treatment in 2025

Presented by the RANZCP WA Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry

The West Australian Addiction Symposium is on again for 2025! This year join us to learn about what is happening in terms of pill testing in Australia, learn about how to interpret investigations in the setting of addiction and enjoy a lively series of afternoon sessions focusing on ADHD and co-morbid substance use disorder- what is the current situation and what is available for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for these patients hearing from researchers, public and privately working doctors, patients with lived experience and ADHD coaches.

Event information

Draft Program Outline (Presenters being confirmed)

09:00 - 09:15 Welcome and housekeeping
09:15 - 10:15: Pill testing in Australia with CANtest
10:15 - 10:30 BREAK
10:30 - 11:45 Interpreting investigations in addiction
11:45 - 12:45 LUNCH
12:45 - 13:15 Overview of ADHD prevalence and prescribing stats WA vs elsewhere, illicit prescription stimulant use in WA and conversion to other stimulant use - Dr Martin Whitely
13:15 - 13:45 Private psychiatry experience of prescription in people who have a substance use hx (success and challenges) - Dr Varun Sharma confirmed
13:45 - 14:15 Kavita's ADHD and methamphetamine clinic - Dr Kavita Seth
14:15 - 14:30 Movement break
14:30 - 15:00 Lived experience of management of ADHD with a history of addiction
15:00 - 15:30 What is an ADHD coach and what do they do?
15:30 - 16:00 ADHD and stimulants panel discussion
16:00 - 16:15 Closing remarks and evaluation

Cost

In-person
Fellow / Affiliate - $159.75
Trainee - $137.50
Everyone else - $159.75

Live stream online
Fellow/ Affiliate - $148.50
Trainee - $126.50
Everyone else - $148.50

Please note that the sessions will not be recorded, and you will only be able to watch the presenters live as they present. The meeting link for virtual registrants will be sent out closer to the event.

CPD certificates of attendance will be sent out in the month following the symposium. For any queries please email angie.padoan@ranzcp.org

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be issued from Tuesday 1 October, for those attending in person, as catering will need to be confirmed by then. No refunds will be issues from Monday 7 October for those attending virtually.

COVID safety

The RANZCP is committed to the health and safety of all members, meeting participants and maintaining a safe system of work for staff. Whilst not mandatory, high-quality face masks and pre-arrival testing (Rapid Antigen Tests) are encouraged to ensure the health and wellbeing of colleagues and staff is maintained.

Directions

Parking is free on a Saturday at The UWA Club.

A meeting link for online attendances will be sent out closer to the date of the meeting.

Contact

For more information please contact the RANZCP WA Branch Coordinator on angie.padoan@ranzcp.org.