substance use disorders (SUD)

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Why it’s so Difficult to Accept You’re Addicted to Weed? Forum topic

Hello everyone, I've just posted my first blog on cannabis addiction. I hope this adds to the conversation on this topic as I see very little quality discussions about it.

Accepting defeat to cannabis, usually considered a lightweight drug, can be humiliating. It’s akin to being the hare who loses a race to a turtle or to wetting your bed at your first sleepover. The two realities shouldn’t mix. When they do, a deep sense of shame is the natural response. 

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User profile image Mike -

Why it’s so Difficult to Accept You’re Addicted to Weed? Forum topic

Hello everyone, I've just posted my first blog on cannabis addiction. I hope this adds to the conversation on this topic as I see very little quality discussions about it.


Accepting defeat to cannabis, usually considered a lightweight drug, can be humiliating. It’s akin to being the hare who loses a race to a turtle or to wetting your bed at your first sleepover. The two realities shouldn’t mix. When they do, a deep sense of shame is the natural response. 

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User profile image Angela -

CAMH Addiction Rounds: Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Alcohol Use Disorder: A Circuit-Based Therapeutic Events

This event will be live webcasted as well, please log in at: http://camh.adobeconnect.com/feb28bdavidson/

Ensure you have signed in 15 minutes prior to the start time, in case we need to troubleshoot audio or video.

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Understanding 12-Step Programs Webinar Events

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User profile image Beatrice -

"To Blaze or Not to Blaze": Legalized cannabis and what the science says, what the various issues clinicians may want to think about Events

"Lunch & Learn"
 
We would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 for the next FREE ADLER Lunch & Learn from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.

"To Blaze or Not to Blaze"
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User profile image Community -

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST 11 - Toronto, ON - Now Registering Events

APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING - ASIST 11

SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13, 2019

This highly interactive, practice-dominated 2 day workshop is intended for anyone 16 years or older who wish to be better prepared to aid individuals at risk of suicide

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User profile image TEACH Project -

TEACH Online Specialty Course: Tobacco Interventions for Clients with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders Events

Direct registration link: https://teach.camhx.ca/moodle/

Please note, you are required to create an account or login to register for courses.

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User profile image Angela -

CAMH's Addiction Rounds: (Un)usual Suspects: Psychiatric Drug Abuse Events

This event will be live webcasted as well, please log in at: http://camh.adobeconnect.com/april12_sf/

Ensure you have signed in 15 minutes prior to the start time, in case we need to troubleshoot audio or video.

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User profile image Opioid Project -

Free Online Tutorial: A Framework for the Management of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Events

A Framework for the Management of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care
Dates: February 4 - July 30, 2019
Cost: Free

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User profile image Community -

Heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol Forum topic

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol.

"We found that people who drink heavily may be changing their DNA in a way that makes them crave alcohol even more," said Distinguished Professor Dipak K. Sarkar. "This may help explain why alcoholism is such a powerful addiction, and may one day contribute to new ways to treat alcoholism or help prevent at-risk people from becoming addicted."

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General Pharmacology Overview of Substances for Addiction CounsellingProfessionals: Including a Specific Focus on Best Practice for Treating the Opioid Crisis Events

"A General Pharmacology Overview of Substances is essential to addictions counselling, as having a basic understanding of Pharmacology is critical to treatment options and outcomes therefore, it will further inform your clinical practice."  Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW.

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User profile image Angela -

Mental Health Film Series: Laila at the Bridge Events

Since 2010, Bell Let's Talk has helped open the floodgates of conversation about mental health. Leading up to and on the annual Bell Let's Talk Day, Workman Arts, Bell Let's Talk and Hot Docs are showcasing free documentary films that aim to break the stigma.

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