Chapter List Guidelines In a nutshellAbout these guidelinesRationaleGuideline aimsIntended audienceRelationship with existing guidelinesDevelopmentHolistic health careComparison with 2016 GuidelinesLimitations of the GuidelinesPart A: About co-occurring conditionsPart B: Responding to co-occurring conditionsPart C: Specific population groupsAppendicesAbbreviationsGlossaryReferencesDisclaimer and acknowledgements Download full Guidelines Order a free hard copy Limitations of the Guidelines Download page As noted above, these Guidelines are not intended to be used prescriptively; rather AOD workers should use their experience and expertise in applying the Guidelines within the context of their role. These Guidelines are based on the evidence currently available. As new and emerging treatments will likely contribute to a strong evidence base which should be included in future revisions, it is recommended that the Guidelines be updated every five years. Download section Previous Next