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General Information for Use With Clients

 

Comprendre la dépendance

What is addiction; What are the signs and symptoms of an addiction; How are family members affected; Will treatment help; When is it necessary to get help; Where to get help.

 

 

Substances and their effects

 

Vous connaissez…

This series of pamphlets presents straightforward, easy-to-understand information about a variety of substances of abuse and their effects. 

 

Substances covered are: alcohol; alcohol, other drugs and driving; amphetamines; anabolic steroids; benzodiazepines; caffeine; cannabis; cocaine; ecstasy; GHB; hallucinogens; heroin; inhalants; ketamine; LSD; methadone; methamphetamine; opioids; rohypnol; tobacco

 

Photonovellas

This series of stories in photographs represent the most common problems associated with drinking, problem gambling, depression, drugs and post-traumatic stress disorder.

L'alcool (PDF 1.73 MB)

La drogue (PDF 1.30 MB)

Le jeu de hasard et d’argent (PDF 1.16 MB)

 

“Parlons franchement” Series

Clear, straightforward documents that explain the following street drugs and their effects:

La méthadone de rue

L’OxyContin

 

 

Ways to deal with substance use

 

Évaluez votre consummation d’alcool

This brochure contains a simple test that allows people to find out how their drinking compares to that of other Canadians.  It also presents the choices they might want to make about their drinking based on that comparison.

 

Votre consommation d'alcool : Comment l'arrêter ou la modérer

This page highlights the differences between moderate vs. problem drinking. It also offers six steps to help moderate extreme drinking patterns.

 

Directives de consommation d’alcool à faible risque :  Réduire les risques, c’est protéger sa vie

This pamphlet examines the risks and benefits of drinking alcohol.

 

 Passez à l’action!  L’alcool, les autres drogues et votre famille

Ways that alcohol and other drug problems can be prevented, and strategies for dealing with an existing substance use problem in the family.

 

Vous recevez des amis?

Advice on what you are responsible for when hosting a party in your home. It also offers great advice for 10 ways to reduce risks related to alcohol consumption.

 

 

Information on getting treatment

 

Le traitement des problèmes d'usage d'alcool et de drogues en Ontario: Un guide pour les personnes qui recherchent de l'aide

This brochure can help clients make choices about treatment options in Ontario.  It answers some common question about services, such as cost, types and lengths of treatment, and services for people with special needs.

 

Traitement de maintien a la methadone: Renseignements a l’ intention des clients

Information on methadone maintenance treatment

 

 

Information for specific communities

 

L’usage d’alcool et d’autres drogues:  Matière à réflexion pour les communautés lesbienne, gaie, bisexuelle, transgenderiste, transsexuelle, bispirituelle, intersexuelle et queer

This pamphlet describes some of the issues that are specific to these communities and offers advice on getting help.

 

Ce que les enfants veulent savoir…

This series lists common questions children have about their parents struggling with addiction or mental health issues, as well as suggestions for how to answer their questions:

Ce que les enfants veulent savoir lorsqu’un de leurs parents boit trop d’alcool

 

Parlons alcool

This information sheet is intended for youth. It includes practical questions and information related to alcohol consumption and its adverse affects.

 

Quelle approche adopter envers les personnes agées confrontées à des problèmes de toxicomanie, de santé mentale et de jeu

Helps workers and volunteers recognize and understand substance use, mental health and gambling problems in older adults. This concise, easy-to-read booklet describes problems with alcohol, anxiety, dementia, depression, gambling and medications in older people, and identifies the signs of each problem. Tips on talking with older adults with these problems are included, as are pointers on when to seek help.

 

 

Reports

 

Alcohol, Trauma and Impaired Driving

A report led by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada, in partnership with CAMH, which grew out of MADD Canada’s ongoing public education and research projects.