Drug Information about Drugs of Abuse

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Drug Information about Drugs of Abuse

• Eva Janecek-Rucker

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Learning Objectives

1. To examine and develop an understanding of
   differences between general and specialized drug
   information skills

• 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
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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

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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 Physicians Manual. CAMH, Toronto,
  2000

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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.

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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

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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

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Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment
(DART)1-800-565-8603

• Current details about alcohol and drug treatment
  services across Ontario

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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

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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