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Drug Information
about
Drugs of Abuse
Eva Janecek-Rucker
Learning Objectives
1. To examine and develop an understanding
of differences between general and
specialized drug information skills
2. To expand your understanding of issues and
needs of clients with substance abuse
problems and those who provide care for
them
3. To become familiar with the resources
available in the area of substance abuse
Suggested References
• Lowinson JH, Ruiz P, et al (ed): Substance
Abuse. 4rd edition, Williams & Wilkins,
2004
• Graham AW, Schultz TK (ed): Principles of
Addiction Medicine. 3nd edition, American
Society of Addiction Medicine, Chevy
Chase, Maryland, 2003
• Ciraulo DA, Shader RI (ed): Clinical Manual
of Chemical Dependence. American
Psychiatric Press, 1991
Suggested References
• Parfitt, K: Martindale – The Complete Drug
Reference. 33rd edition, Pharmaceutical
Press, UK, 2002
• Baselt RC: Disposition of Toxic Drugs and
Chemicals in Man. 5th edition, Clinical
Toxicology Institute, California, 2000
• Drugs and Drug Abuse. 3rd edition
(recommended reading text for class)
• Management of Alcohol, Tobacco and other
Drug Problems: A Physician’s Manual. CAMH,
Toronto, 2000
Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health (CAMH)
http://home.camh.net
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
is a public hospital providing direct patient
care for people with mental health and
addiction problems. The Centre is also a
research facility, an education and training
institute
and
a
community
based
organization providing health promotion and
prevention services across the province.
Lists of CAMH-related websites provided.
Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health (CAMH)
www.camh.net/McLaughlin
Current information on mental health and
addiction problems, facts, programs,
treatments and prevention strategies
Confidential 24-hour-a-day helpline
Ontario toll-free information and support
line: 1-800-463-6273
Toronto: 416-595-6111
Addiction Clinical
Consultation Service (ACCS)
1-800-720-ACCS
This service puts Ontario health
professionals in touch with experts on:
-Medical complications of drug/alcohol use
-Management of clients with addiction problems
-Counselling
-Substances of abuse
-Drug interactions
-Concurrent disorders
Drug and Alcohol Registry
of Treatment (DART)
1-800-565-8603
Current details about alcohol and
drug treatment services across
Ontario
Responding to DI Questions
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Nonjudgmental and caring attitude
Private place for conversation
Thoughtful interpretation of question
Get sufficient background information to
answer question appropriately. Ask open
questions, that will require more than a ‘yes’
or ‘no’ answer.
Consult appropriate references if necessary
Answer question using patient-friendly
language
Ensure that information provided is
understood
Drug Identification Requests
From parents who find a potential
substance of abuse:
Drug analysis not necessary
Stress communication with child
Refer to counsellor, information line
or treatment program if necessary
Scare tactics not helpful