CAMH and McMaster Addictions Curriculum Project

CAMH and McMaster Addictions Curriculum Project
This collaboration between the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and McMaster is an educational initiative to promote curriculum innovation and resources related to the spectrum of alcohol use disorders.
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Section 5 - Alcohol - from CMA Driver's Guide

In this section of the CMA's "Determining Medical Fitness to Operate Motor Vehicles", the role of alcohol...
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Problem Drinking Role Playing Guide

Background information for 2 persons and one instructor to role play through a physician's interview...
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Primary Care Addiction Toolkit

The adverse health and social consequences of alcohol abuse outweigh those of all other drugs of abuse...
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Patient Information for Dealing with Alcohol Problems

Resources to provide your patients with more information about self-assessment and self help, telephone...
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NIAAA Video Cases: Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much

Four interactive, 10-minute video cases featuring evidence-based clinical strategies. Each Patient has...
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Knowledge Exchange References - Dealing with Alcohol Problems

A list of resources and references used in the e-learning modules and for more information.
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Knowledge Exchange Addiction Toolkit Tools & Resources

Tools and resources to provide you more information about clinical consultation, tools and forms, guidelines...
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Individual Differences in Prefrontal Cortex Function and the Transition from Drug Use to Drug Dependence

Several neuropsychological hypotheses have been formulated to explain the transition to addiction, including...
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Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide

Outstanding guide by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the US National...
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Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Care Populations

An article that assesses the effectiveness of brief intervention, delivered in general practice or based...
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease and its Complications

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a serious and potentially fatal consequence of alcohol use. The diagnosis...
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Connex/Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART) Website

Clearinghouse providing information for health professionals and patients about treatment options in...
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CMA Driver's Guide

CMA Driver's Guide - Determining Medical Fitness to Operate Motor Vehicles. 7th ed. 2006 The Canadian...
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Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA-A)

A scoring system that nurses and physicians can use to assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal and...
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Client Characteristics of Open Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Ontario

Substance abuse statistical tables for client characteristics of open admissions to substance abuse treatment...
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CCME Conference Handout

A one page complete description of the CAMAC program including what it is and future goals.
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CAMH Knowledge Exchange Portal

CAMH Knowledge Exchange gives you quick access to the best available online information, tools and resources...
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Benzodiazepines for Alcohol Withdrawal

An article that evaluates the effectiveness and safety of benzodiazepines in the treatment of alcohol...
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Alcoholics Anonymous and Other 12-Step Programmes for Alcohol Dependence

An article to assess the effectiveness of AA or TSF programmes compared to other psychosocial interventions...
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Alcohol Self-Awareness Exercise

This exercise focuses on assessing an individual's likelihood of having positive or negative attitudes...
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