The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is a nurse-led service providing expert, evidence-based, clinical guidance on the management of substance misuse disorders.

Staff

Clinical Nurse Consultant:
Brenda Jones BSc(Nurs) GradDip(Addiction) R.N.

Clinical Nurse:
Steve Brown C.N. BSc(Nurs) BSc (Chem) R.N.
Frankie Green C.N.  BSc(Nurs) R.N./RNMH

We assist medical and nursing staff to manage patients with complications related to substance misuse syndrome, such as withdrawal or intoxication. Services include:

• substance misuse assessment
• harm minimization strategies
• brief interventions.

We liaise with community alcohol and other drug services, both public and private, to facilitate engagement with patients who require ongoing support, treatment and management post-discharge from SCGH.