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Private specialist care for substance use, behavioural addictions and related conditions. Independent medicolegal opinion for instructing organisations.
Melbourne · The Victoria Clinic, Prahran
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Explore medicolegal servicesDriving and occupational assessments
Driving, occupational and other formal assessments are a significant part of Dr Hadinata's practice. Each request is considered case by case.
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Dr Hadinata practises at The Victoria Clinic in Prahran and contributes to research, education and clinical supervision. Careful assessment and considered advice support informed decisions about your health and longer-term interests.
About Dr HadinataSpecialist qualificationsMBBS BMedSci FRACGP FAChAM
Clinical practicePrivate consulting at The Victoria Clinic, Prahran
Research and educationPeer-reviewed publications, clinical teaching and supervision
Research and professional backgroundBooks and therapeutic resources
Understanding recovery and putting ideas into practice
Explore Dr Hadinata's Reader’s Guide to psychology and recovery, followed by practical resources for individual psychotherapy and group treatment. Each publication has a distinct purpose, with public contents to help readers find their starting point.
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Building a Valued LifeTowards what matters even in the darkest times
A Reader's Guide to Psychology and Recovery
An independent explanation of psychology and recovery for participants, practitioners and general readers.
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Walking a Purposeful PathTowards What Matters, Even in the Darkest Times
A flexible psychotherapy programme with 12 core and 57 optional sessions, chosen with a suitably qualified facilitator.
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Together Towards a Valued LifePractical Skills for Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery
Practical skills for co-occurring mental health and substance-use recovery.
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Recovery for Real LifeAn integrated group program for mental health and substance use recovery
A comprehensive integrated group programme for mental health and substance use recovery.
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Research and recognition
Medicinal cannabis prescribing: new Australian case series
Dr Eric Hadinata coauthored an Australian case series on potential harms from medicinal cannabis prescribing in people with mental health and addiction risks.
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