Abstract
Interdisciplinary co-operation is relevant both at a community level and within a multidisciplinary team specializing in the treatment of drug-related problems. Examples of co-operation between a community drug advisory service with hospitals, the legal system, professional disciplines, government and community agencies are described. The problems of burnout within a team and the importance of role flexibility, training in alcohol and drug-related problems, role support from colleagues, clinical supervision and organization support as remedies to burnout are also discussed.
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R.A. Bush
Both authors formerly Public Health Officers, Eastern Sydney Area Public Health Unit Previously general practitioner, Orange NSW, Australia.