In the patient with a substance use problem
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Substance use problems: Community and online resources
For physicians
- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update. Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rethinking Stop-Smoking Medications: Treatment Myths and Medical Realities (Ontario Medical Association, 2008)
- Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
For patients
Mutual aid groups
Hotlines
- Motherisk Alcohol and Substance Abuse Helpline: 1 877 FAS-INFO (327-4636)
Resources for both patients and physicians
Psychiatry in primary care toolkit
A powerful mobile app packed with features that will streamline screening and assessment in primary care.
Clinical guidelines
Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence (NICE guideline CG115, 2011)
BC Guidelines: Problem Drinking
Canadian Guideline for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (National Opioid Use Guideline Group (NOUGG), 2010)
Buprenorphine/Naloxone for opioid dependence: Clinical practice guideline (CAMH, 2012)
Canadian Smoking Cessation Clinical Practice Guideline (CAN ADAPTT, 2011)
Supporting smoking cessation: a guide for health professionals (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2011, 2014)