CAUDS Corner Fall 2023

We are delighted to welcome fall with all kinds of news and information! Read on to find out about upcoming events, community engagement opportunities and much more!

Conversations with community leaders

Were you one of the 35+ communities that we had the priviledge to meet at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities conference in Vancouver?

We look forward to following up with you to talk about needs in your community. Or please feel free to email us at admin@cauds.org. After all, transforming individual lives can transform community.

View our community engagement handbook here.

Six actions you can take today to reduce the effects of alcohol use disorder in your community.

Event: Discover latest AUD prescribing news

We welcome prescribers, front-line care, pharmacists, dietitians — and those working in healthcare to our Treating AUD: Deep Dive & Dialogue Event.

Dr. John Umhau, one of North America’s leading experts on prescribing for AUD, will present on medication efficacy, combos, timing and on the importance of nutrition. Also, hear about new national prescribing guidelines and get a sneak peek at an online medication selection tool.

FREE Wed., OCT 25th

Sign up for the IN-PERSON event here

· Doors open 6pm. Presentations and Q/A: 6:30-9pm

· Light supper/refreshments/door prize.

· OK College, Penticton. Limited space, so book your spot early!

Sign-up for the ONLINE portion of the event here

· Presentations and Q/A: 6:30-9pm

New Resources

***What are the approved medications for alcohol use disorder, and how do they work?*** Be sure to check out this handout which provides information on specific medications, and read up more on our website!

We are grateful for provincial funding!

We are thrilled to once again thank the Province for funding that allows us to raise awareness and advocate for alcohol use disorder to be understood and treated as a medical condition.

"By supporting organizations like the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society, we are making sure that anyone struggling with alcohol-related issues finds the expert guidance they need on their road to healing,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “This way, we are opening more doors for people who need help while also nurturing a broader awareness of alcohol addiction and the treatment options available."

Read the full press release here and read stories about this funding in the news.

Community-wide mocktail event a success!

200+ people came to Princeton’s town square this summer to enjoy alcohol-free wine, beer, bubbly, and to take part in a contest to choose Princeton’s best mocktail! Fun for the kids, and info on hand for people who wanted to learn more about treatment options to curb cravings.

In the news:

· Aug 11 2023 Castanet

· Princeton residents invited to a free mocktail party

· Aug 11 2023 Similkameen Spotlight

· All of Princeton is invited to a downtown mocktail party

What’s next in Princeton’s community engagement?A FREE screening of the award-winning documentary Smashed, Nov 15th, starting at 6:30pm at Riverside. Local physicians and alcohol use disorder experts will answer audience questions.

View the trailer here, or watch online today!

Would your community like to meet with us to learn more about alcohol use disorder and treatment options, and start to change drinking culture? Contact us today: admin@cauds.org

Update for Prescribers in British Columbia

The Collaborative Prescribing Agreement for Acamprosate and Naltrexone states that a prescriber no longer needs to request special authority for these drugs – ie) the CPA is no longer required. Read more here