CAUDS Corner Summer 2022
This summer, we bring you news of some special volunteers joining our society, new featured success stories and much more! Thank you everyone for your support as we continue to innovate and grow.
Welcome New Volunteers!
Annie Harries, Student Ambassador
A big thank you to Annie Harries, daughter of the late Dr. Jeff Harries, for volunteering at the Canadian AUD Society as our new Student Ambassador.
“I will never forget how my dad would beam when his work presented life-changing results for patients, and that is something that is important for me to continue – the joy my dad had for helping people, and his need to continue it.”
Annie will be assisting us with fundraising and events, and ensuring that her dad’s voice of hope and compassion stays central to our work as we continue his legacy to change the way AUD is understood and treated across Canada and beyond.
In 2021, when Dr. Harries’ voice was faltering due to the progression of ALS, Annie became his translator at meetings, online conferences and awards ceremonies. “He always wanted me to help translate as his speech declined. I could understand him even at times when none of my family could, and I’ve missed being his voice.”
Annie has already raised more than $10,000 for the Canadian AUD Society, and is keen to continue supporting her dad’s legacy. Thank you Annie and welcome aboard!
Caryl Harper, People With Lived Experience Engagement Advisor
We are delighted to welcome volunteer, Caryl Harper, who is a Registered Nurse and has incredible local, provincial and national experience working in patient and public engagement, including as the Provincial Director of Patients as Partners with the BC Ministry of Health. She will be helping our Society build a strategy to raise awareness and meaningfully share information about AUD treatment options.
“Engaging people — the individual, community and system wide is really my passion and I’m thrilled to be volunteering with the Canadian AUD Society.”
Thank you, Caryl!
Learning from Patient Success Stories
Alcohol Use Disorder can affect people from all walks of life and to varying degrees. Medication choice for treatment is then also based upon an individual’s personal, family and consumption history. The good news is that one of, or sometimes a combination of, recommended medications will work for just about everyone. Read our wide variety of stories here to learn about what worked for others
Contact us if you’d like to share your story!
Feature Story
Meet a retired professional violinist who wanted to eliminate cravings while still enjoying an occasional glass of wine. Read her story to find out how she found success with Naltrexone.
Resources
We’re reorganizing our website so that, whether you’re a clinician wanting prescribing information or someone impacted by AUD, you can find what you need. Watch for new information and tools for prescribers and patients as we continue to grow!
Did you know that Alcohol Use Disorder is an entirely treatable medical condition, and a full recovery is possible?
Visit our website to learn more about understanding and treating AUD as a medical condition.
Conferences
We were delighted to meet with many health care providers at this year’s BC Quality Forum where we shared learnings about creating new AUD care pathways in emergency departments. If you missed us, view our poster here.
Send us a note, if you’d like to know more!
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.