CAUDS Corner Spring 2022
We are pleased to welcome new faces to the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society team, and to let you know of new information, opportunities and resources coming your way!
Thank you to Dr. Roland Engelbrecht, who shared his extensive knowledge about prescribing for Alcohol Use Disorder as a part of Interior Health’s Echo Project on Mental Health and Substance Use. In this 10-minute presentation, clinicians and patients alike can learn more about different treatment options for Alcohol Use Disorder.
Welcome Advisory Committee Members!
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Andrew Ashley, physician lead in Princeton, BC; Dr. Roland Engelbrecht, addiction medicine specialist and CAUDS Board Director; NP Patrice Gordon, CAUDS Board Director from West Chilcotin, BC; Dr. Leslie Lappalainen, Medical Lead for Interior Health’s Addiction Medicine and MHSU; Dr. Silvena Mema, Interior Health Medical Health Officer; and Dr. John Umhau an addiction medicine specialist and Medical Director at Alcohol Recovery Medicine based in Washington, DC to our Clinical Advisory Committee. We look forward to developing, connecting and sharing AUD knowledge under their considerable expertise and guidance.
Feature Resources: The CAUDS Approach
Did you know that Alcohol Use Disorder is an entirely treatable medical condition, and a full recovery is possible?
Check out our latest publication on The CAUDS Approach to understanding and treating AUD as a medical condition.
Daughter of the late Dr. Jeff Harries is a fundraising champion!
We wish to thank Annie Harries and Purdy’s Chocolates for a fantastic fundraising campaign for the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society!
In honour of her dad, Annie has raised more than $12,000 for the Society and counting. Read a media story about Annie’s efforts!
Thank you to everyone who purchased chocolate and supported us. If you missed the sale, consider donating to CAUDS today!
Student Researcher
Stefan Kurbatfinski, Masters student in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary has joined CAUDS as a research intern. He is working alongside community stakeholders to further understandings of AUD, and to effectively communicate and spread interventions to the public.
Student Researcher
Jaling Kersen, also a Masters student in the University of Calgary’s Department of Community Health Sciences, will be working alongside the Ulkatcho community and Interior Health to develop a Health and Wellness plan for the nation, specifically focusing on those who are at risk for Alcohol Use Disorder.
Executive Administrator
We also welcome Carolyn Courtemanche and her fantastic organizational skills to the CAUDS team. Carolyn retired in 2021 from a career that included executive support at the UBC Faculty of Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital and at Interior Health.
Coming Soon…
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT We are thrilled to be working with many partners including a communications research team from the University of Alberta to pilot a strategy for communicating about AUD to community leaders.
SMASHED is an inspiring and award-winning documentary by Mutant Films, which features Dr. Jeff Harries and his mission of change. View the Smashed website to learn more and to be notified when the film is released.
Once again, we wish to thank everyone who donated to the Canadian AUD Society to honour Dr. Jeff Harries, who passed away in late 2021.
By founding our society, Jeff was able to turn his personal mission to change the way AUD is understood and treated into a national strategy. With your generous donations, we are determined to continue his legacy, and implement his plan to transform lives across Canada and beyond.
Help us continue Dr. Harries’ important work.