Being on treatment doesn't exclude you from driving. Though just like any other driver, you do have a responsibility not to drive if impaired.
There are many factors that can make you not fit to drive. You should talk to your doctor about your circumstances or if unsure about something.
There are lots of ways you can get around if you are not fit to drive. You can check out our consumer FAQs for some ideas on getting around.
It's important to look out for each other and to look after yourself. It is your responsibility to recognise if you are not fit to drive. Your safety and the safety of others depend on it.
There are a range of resources, organisations and support services available for both consumers receiving treatment and health professionals.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Interim guidelines for the treatment of opioid dependence using the new depot buprenorphine formulations are now available. Developed for NSW Health by Prof Nick Lintzeris, Prof Adrian Dunlop and Debbie Masters, these guidelines provide Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How health professionals discuss treatment with patient’s matters and language can be a powerful tool, especially when talking about alcohol and other drugs to people who use them. The NSW Users & AIDS Association (NUAA) and Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The NSW Ministry of Health have developed a driving safety flowchart to assist health professionals with managing at-risk clients who present intoxicated at a service. This resource is intended to be tailored for local requirements Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to the Driving Safety website; a place for health professionals and consumers to get facts about driving safety and opioid agonist treatment (OAT). This website is a collaboration between: The University of Sydney Read more…
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Want to upskill your knowledge around patient driving safety and opioid treatment in NSW?
There are a range of courses available to further your professional development. All courses are accredited with the RACGP and ACRRM for members to receive CPD.
Visit the Training Course page to enrol or for more information.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”DRIVING SAFETY” h2_font_container=”font_size:20|color:%23000000″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” h4=”Learn About Sedating Medications & Opioid Agonist Treatment” h4_font_container=”font_size:15|color:%23000000″ h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” style=”outline” color=”green” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”More Information” btn_style=”outline” btn_color=”black” btn_size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1560141994523{padding-top: 33px !important;padding-right: 33px !important;padding-bottom: 34px !important;padding-left: 33px !important;background-color: rgba(232,232,232,0.27) !important;*background-color: rgb(232,232,232) !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdrivingsafety.com.au%2Fhealth-profs%2Fcourses%2F|title:Training%20Courses||”]A online short course for health professionals caring for patients who receive opioid agonist treatment (OAT). Explore the potential impact of treatments and other factors on driving safety. Plus learn about short and long-term fitness to drive, with a focus on sedating medications and OAT.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING” h2_font_container=”font_size:20|color:%23000000″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” h4=”An Introductory Course in Opioid Treatment in NSW” h4_font_container=”font_size:15|color:%23000000″ h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” style=”outline” color=”orange” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”More Information” btn_style=”outline” btn_color=”mulled-wine” btn_size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1560141866708{padding-top: 33px !important;padding-right: 33px !important;padding-bottom: 34px !important;padding-left: 33px !important;background-color: rgba(232,232,232,0.27) !important;*background-color: rgb(232,232,232) !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otac.org.au%2F||target:%20_blank|”]For all health professionals interested in learning more about the of core concepts of NSW Opioid Treatment Program and the safe prescribing of opioid pharmacotherapies. Completion of this course is also for those considering to enrol in the the Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”OPIOID TREATMENT ACCREDITATION COURSE” h2_font_container=”font_size:21|color:%23000000″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” h4=”Become an Accredited Prescriber” h4_font_container=”font_size:15|color:%23000000″ h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” style=”outline” color=”juicy-pink” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”More Information” btn_style=”outline” btn_color=”mulled-wine” btn_size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1560141692574{background-color: rgba(232,232,232,0.27) !important;*background-color: rgb(232,232,232) !important;}” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otac.org.au%2F||target:%20_blank|”]A comprehensive course on opioid treatment, facilitated by addiction medicine specialists. Aligning with the NSW Clinical Guidelines: Treatment of Opioid Dependence, the OTAC allows medical and nurse practitioners to become an accredited prescriber of opioid pharmacotherapies in NSW.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]