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. 4 rd edition, Williams & Wilkins, 2004 Graham AW, Schultz TK (ed): Principles of Addiction Medicine. 3 nd 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. 3 rd 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) 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) 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: Toronto:

Addiction Clinical Consultation Service (ACCS) 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) Current details about alcohol and drug treatment services across Ontario

Responding to DI Questions  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