CAUDS Corner Summer 2023
We welcome summer with hope, optimism and with our sleeves rolled up! We were thrilled to be a featured charity at the Community Foundation’s Anniversary event, to host a sold-out screening of Smashed, to continue our community engagement work, to welcome students and to showcase new resources. Join us as we advocate for a more compassionate and hope-filled understanding of alcohol use disorder and treatment options.
To celebrate Alcohol Awareness Month in April, we screened Smashed, an award-winning mini documentary about alcohol treatment trailblazer, Dr. Jeff Harries, and how new treatments can reduce or eliminate cravings for alcohol.
The movie was followed by a Q/A with physicians and continued conversations in the theatre lobby. Watch for more community screenings, or view the documentary anytime on our website. Thank you Landmark Cinemas for your generous support!
New Resources
New Podcast: Listen in to our conversation with Joe Fries, host of the Deep Fryer podcast. Joe opens up about his personal story, and gets goosebumps when hearing about our society’s work. On Youtube. Or visit here to download on Apple Music, Spotify and more.
What exactly is Alcohol Use Disorder and how do you know if you or someone you know may be affected by it? Be sure to check out a new handout on our website, and have a look around our resources page for more info.
Are you a clinician wondering about prescribing for alcohol use disorder and how to get started? Check out our new short video: Introduction to prescribing for alcohol use disorder. Hear from physicians and nurse practitioners about how and why they treat AUD.
Connecting with the Judicial System
Alcohol use disorder is a root cause of many social issues, which makes it important to reach many audiences within community.
On April 21, our CEO Andrew Neuner spoke about alcohol use disorder and new treatment options at the Northern Regional Conference for Provincial Judges in Prince George, BC.
“It was a lively dialogue about this treatment option and about how the message could be shared with a wider audience — as the impacts of alcohol use is significant in the judicial system.”
Community Engagement News
Our Building AUD Supportive Communities project continues in our pilot community, Princeton BC. The community’s planning group is pleased to welcome the mayor as a member. Next event: TGIF Community Happy Hour. Princeton citizens are invited to enjoy free mocktails and music in the town square, Aug. 11th. Learn more
Student Researchers
Welcome, Karen Fulton!
Karen is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, who is currently completing a master’s in nursing program at the University of Calgary.
Karen is working with CAUDS in Princeton, BC as part of our society’s Building AUD Supportive Communities project. “I love how CAUDS and the local Princeton AUD working group embrace innovative ideas that build community, support health, and meet people where they are at in life without judgement. It is this compassionate approach that I believe will make a difference in people’s lives, families, and communities!” Learn more about the project here.
Welcome back, Hayley Ross!
Hayley just graduated with a bachelor's degree in cognitive science at McGill University in Montreal. While she determines her next education plans, we are delighted to welcome her back to CAUDS as a research assistant.
While doing work such as conducting literature searches and reviews, contributing to papers and preparing for conferences, Hayley aims to spread information and awareness of AUD so it may improve the lives of those affected.
Welcome Board Director, Allan McCallister
As a retired CPA with more than 20 years experience as a CFO/Controller in the non-profit sector, Allan brings a wealth of financial and strategic experience to the Society. His past work and volunteer service includes CFO for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association; Controller for the United Way of Alberta Capital Region; and a Board Member for the Allen Gray Continuing Care Center. Welcome aboard, Allan!
Canadian guidelines on safe drinking provide compelling reasons for WHY Canadians should reduce their consumption. For your health, less is better. At the Canadian AUD Society, we’re here to shed light on the HOW. Help us spread the message that AUD is a treatable medication condition. And a full recovery is possible for just about anyone.
We would like to send our heartfelt thanks to the BC Ministry of Health and the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions for the support of our work through a generous grant. With these funds, we are able to grow and advocate for alcohol use disorder to be understood and treated as a health condition — and with this understanding, for alcohol use disorder and treatment options to be approached with compassion and renewed hope.