Inclusive Practice

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As an Australian health worker caring for people who use drugs such as crystal methamphetamine ('ice'), you will work with clients from a range of backgrounds. This section of the website contains guidelines and other resources that will help you work effectively and inclusively with different client groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) individuals.
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Although the effects of ice are usually felt quickly, it can take 1 to 2 days to entirely leave the body. Ice also stops the brain from reabsorbing important chemicals such as dopamine making people feel low or irritable for 2-3 days after taking ice.
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Although the effects of ice are usually felt quickly, it can take 1 to 2 days to entirely leave the body. Ice also stops the brain from reabsorbing important chemicals such as dopamine making people feel low or irritable for 2-3 days after taking ice.
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Ice only affects your brain and mind while you are intoxicated
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For more guidance on how to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) clients visit the ACON website.

For more guidance on how to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in your work visit the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre website.

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