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Managing Cognitive Impairment in AOD Treatment Guidelines

This resource is by Turning Point

This resource provides information about the best practice management of cognitive impairment in AOD treatment.


Summary: This resource provides practical, practice-informed and evidence-based strategies to assist health workers working in AOD contexts to better understand and manage cognitive impairment. Developed by clinicians, academics, and researchers, they are informed by the latest scientific literature and clinical expertise. This resource includes common clinical aetiologies, presentations of impairment, real world examples and case discussions. Discussion regarding  complex populations, screening and history taking, management strategies and rehabilitation is also provided.

Developers:  These guidelines were developed by Turning Point.

Year: 2022

Costs: Free

Evidence base: This resource has undergone expert review. Refer to the guidelines for a full reference list.

Page last reviewed: Monday, 20 February 2023