Addiction Resources
Articles & downloads on addiction recovery
Alcohol Addiction Resources
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AWARE Questionnaire
PDF Download [106KB]The AWARE Questionnaire (Advance Warning of Relapse) is a self-report questionnaire designed to monitor alcohol addiction relapse warning signs.
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CAGE Questionnaire
PDF Download [13KB]Developed by Dr. John Ewing, founding Director of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina at Cahpel Hill, CAGE is an internationally used assessment instrument for identifying alcoholics. It is particularly popular with primary caregivers.
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Do I Have A Drinking Problem? Take The Test.
Disclaimer: The results of this self-test are not intended to constitute a diagnosis of alcohol-use-disorder and should be used solely as a guide to understanding your alcohol use and the potential health issues involved with it. The information provided here cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.
Drug Addiction Resources
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Drug Use Assessment. Take The Test.
Disclaimer: : The results of this self-test are not intended to constitute a diagnosis of drug addiction and should be used solely as a guide to understanding your drug use and the potential health issues involved with it. The information provided here cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.
Pornography Addiction Resources
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PAST: Pornography Addiction Screening Tool
PDF Download [149KB]The Pornography Addiction Screening Tool (PAST) is an initial screening assessment tool for adults with potential addiction to pornography.
Gambling Addiction Resources
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DSM-IV Pathological Gambling Diagnostic Form
PDF Download [112KB]Gambling assessment tool adapted from the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic Criteria from the DSM IV 1994.
Beyond Recovery: Life Management Resources
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The Vulnerability Challenge
Colin, from Nanaimo, B.C., thought of this interesting platform for people to share their fears or a side of themselves they have hidden – be vulnerable – on social media and the response has been fantastic.
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Article: “4 rituals that will make you happy”
This is not gimmicky! UCLA neuroscience researcher Dr. Alex Korb has some fantastic and simple insights that can help create an upward spiral of happiness in your life.
Addiction Recovery Blogs
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Addiction Blog
A fantastic resource that embraces new ideas and alternative therapies for the treatment of all types of addiction.
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Marc Lewis (Memoirs of an Addicted Brain)
Neuroscientist Marc Lewis PhD provides a different view on the idea of addiction as a disease.
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She Recovers
Founded in Victoria, B.C., Dawn Nickel and her daughter Taryn Strong built this movement for women in recovery that has a worldwide audience and great resources available.
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Hip Sobriety
Holly Whitaker is the genius behind this blog! Her writing is raw, fierce, honest and authentic. Holly provides an approach for women getting sober that some would think might be a bit unconventional in this field, but is not really that unconventional — it’s how she wanted to approach it! She is a brilliant writer and I love her approach to change.
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Sober Nation
Has a worldwide following providing practical information for both those in recovery and also families trying to navigate the chaos that often is in motion when someone they love is actively consuming substances problematically.
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Laura McKowen
Another warrior in recovery who writes beautifully, authentically, and specifically for women.
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William White Papers
Substance use and addiction historian Bill White writes unbiasedly on a variety of topics. Amazing catalogue of information!
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The Fix
With a worldwide reach, The Fix features a mix of breaking news within the field, exclusive interviews, investigative reports and lifestyle and cultural resources. Lots of great current information, science, and diverse perspectives.
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Maia Szalavitz
Sought after premier American journalists covering addiction and drugs, Maia focuses on science, public policy, and addiction treatment with a different perspective.
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Centre for Motivation & Change
Based in New York City, but with an worldwide online reach, they are committed to providing non-ideological, evidence-based effective treatment. Co-founder Dr. Jeffrey Foote is also the author of "Beyond Addiction", which I always recommend for families and loved ones of clients.
Family Support Resources
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CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) teaches family and friends effective strategies for helping their loved one to change and for feeling better themselves.
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Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change
I believe this wonderful book is an important read for anyone affected by someone else’s substance use.
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The 20-Minute Guide
A free resource from The Centre for Motivation & Change for parents or partners who are concerned about their loved one's substance use.
Research & Science
The internet offers a wealth of information focused on addiction research in all disciplines. Below you will find a collection of online resources that I value highly.
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Canada Drug Rehab
Canada-wide treatment resource directory developed by private mens-only drug and alcohol rehab Sunshine Coast Health Centre in Powell River, British Columbia.
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CARBC: Centre for Addiction Research of British Columbia
Based in Victoria at the University of Victoria, CARBC conducts high-quality research and contributes to constructive communication between producers, intermediaries and users of various types of knowledge.
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CAMH: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Based in Toronto, Ontario, CAMH is one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health.
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The Chemistry of Addiction (Video)
Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking. A very good use of 11.5 minutes of your time!
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Wasted (Video)
A revolution in addiction research offers hope to those whose lives are wasted by addiction! Psychotherapist Mike Pond from Vancouver, British Columbia and his partner, Documentary Filmmaker Maureen Palmer of Bountiful Films, set out to document, by trial and error, the latest in addiction resources. An absolutely brilliant documentary. Shown on CBC's "The Nature of Things", hosted by David Suzuki.