title: Role of physicians in the management of substance use disorders.
abstract: Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are responsible for significant contribution to the global burden of disease and injury. There are several contributions that the physician can make to reduce the burden that substance use contributes to the community, not only clinically but also through leadership and contribution to community dialogue and public policy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Addiction Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Bonomo
authors.affiliation: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Nadine
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ezard
authors.affiliation: Alcohol and Drug Service, Southern Mental Health and Statewide Services Tasmanian Health Service, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.|School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D017281:Cost of Illness; D019468:Disease Management; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D010819:Physician's Role; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D064424:Tobacco Use / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs
keywords: alcohol; illicit drug; physician; tobacco