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			A Guide to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Revised May 2003. Only available online. PDF versions of individual sections are now available.. What is CAMH / Mental Health / Addictions / Additional Services for Clients / Concurrent Disorders / Corporate Services / National & International Services / Province-wide Services / Research / Youth Initiatives & Programs The R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre, a new initiative from CAMH, will increase CAMH’s ability to reach and support Ontarians in need of assistance. The McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre will serve Ontario through: An enhanced toll-free Information Line, including Information and Referral specialists and audio-taped messages. A telephone support line staffed by volunteers providing informal and/or peer support Web-based information on a range of topics. A store-front Information Centre New print, audio-taped messages, and web materials in 16 languages. CAMH Research Annual Report 2002 Contents / Letter from the President and CEO / Letter from the Vice-President, Research / Sources of Extramural Research Funding / Breakdown of Extramural Funding by Source / Neuroscience Research Department / Vivian M. Rakoff Positron Emission Tomography Centre / Clinical Research Department / Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research Department / Honours, Appointments and Awards (PDF only) / Grants and Contracts (PDF only)/ Publications (PDF only)/ Research Staff (PDF only) PDF of complete report (1.5 MB). PDFs are available of the other sections through individual pages. CAMH Best Advice and Position Papers CAMH's papers are designed to present the most up-to-date knowledge on emerging issues and are ideal for professionals in the mental health and addictions fields, policy makers, and others who wish to understand the latest information on key issues. More... Evaluate Your Drinking / PDF Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines / PDF     CrossCurrents: The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health CrossCurrents is the only magazine exploring issues in addiction and mental health in Canada. Since 1998, it has provided a unique perspective on current mental health and addiction-related issues through professionally written stories, research summaries, news and feature articles. More... Evaluate Your Drinking An anonymous, interactive online facility where you can fill out a short questionnaire about the way you (or someone you know) uses alcohol, and recieve instant feedback about how your input stands statistically in relation to the general population, plus some specific information about the answers you entered. Click here to try it out! CAMH Problem Gambling Service What is gambling? Problem gambling Problem Gambling Project Problem Gambling Service Youth Program Seniors Specialty Ethno-cultural Specialty Is there a gambling problem in your family? The experience of family members Questions for gamblers CAMH Gambling Screen (PDF only) Inventory of Gambling Situations Links & resources egambling The electronic journal of gambling issues Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) Methadone Maintenance Guidelines PDF only / 1.2 MB The Methadone Maintenance Guidelines are intended to reflect the general standard of practice in Ontario for prescribing methadone in the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. At this time in Canada, methadone remains the only opioid approved for long-term (greater than 180 days) treatment of opioid dependence. These guidelines are approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario for members of the College, and have been developed with CAMH and the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Methadone maintenance treatment is regulated by each province and treatment guidelines may vary between provinces. Rainbow Services Rainbow services / Version PDF The LBGT Staff Group Information Bulletins The purpose of this information sheet is to provide the public and health care professionals with accurate information about different topics. Ecstasy GHB (Gamma-hydroxy-butyrate) Media Releases   CAMH Publications lists the books, pamphlets, videos and clinical tools for health care professionals, and clients and their families, who are dealing with addiction and mental health issues.   Related sites These sites are affiliated with CAMH, but not run exclusively by CAMH. SANO: The Substance Abuse Network of Ontario Main Index The Stigma Project to Address the Stigma of Addiction Talking about Mental Illness: A guide for developing an awareness program for youth Curriculum Guide: Educating Students about Drug Use and Abuse:Ready-To-Use Lesson Plans for Drug Education Focus on Youth and Alcohol: The Virtual Party Ontario Tobacco Research Unit		En Français | Help | Search | Events | CAMH Library | Guide to CAMH | Donate Now   Evaluate Your Drinking Online An anonymous, interactive online facility where you can fill out a short questionnaire about the way you (or someone you know) uses alcohol, and recieve instant feedback about how your input stands statistically in relation to the general population, plus some specific information about the answers you entered. Click here to try it out!   On this page Related sites For further information     How to Reach Us   CAMH Publications Looking for more information on addiction? 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