Resources

Partnering With Families Affected by Concurrent Disorders: Facilitator's Guide
A guide to help service providers offer evidence-based services to families affected by concurrent disorders with a focus on education and peer support.
Published: 2007
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English only

A Family Guide to Concurrent Disorders [PDF]
A guide designed to help families better understand concurrent disorders, the impact it has on the family life, treatment options and support for people affected by concurrent disorders, and the journey to recovery.
Published: 2007
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English only

Co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders: a practitioner's guide
This book is a basic overview of current evidence-based practices for treating co-occurring disorders and is designed to provide clinicians with the basic knowledge and skills required to effectively assess and treat co-occurring disorders.
Published: February 2007
Author: Dr. John Smith
Language: English only
Cost: Approximately $35US

Toxicomanie et phénomènes suicidaires. Savoir pour mieux intervenir [PDF]
Training handbook on how to respond to suicidal clients with substance use problems. Section dedicated to people with borderline personality disorder.
Published: 2007
Source: Centre Dollard-Cormier
Website: www.centredollardcormier.qc.ca
Language: French only
Cost: $10

Concurrent Disorders and Schizophrenia: A National Awareness Strategy Discussion paper [PDF]
Report examining current knowledge and services provided to clients with concurrent disorders, including schizophrenia. Presentation of summaries of a literature review, focus group consultations and interviews with key stakeholders.
Published: 2006
Source: Schizophrenia Society of Canada
Website: www.schizophrenia.ca
Language: English and French

Mental Illness and Addiction in Canada [PDF]
A compilation of Canadian mental illness and addiction statistics offering a look at the implications of concurrent disorders on individuals and their families, the healthcare system, the workplace, and the economy in general.
Published: May 2006
Source: Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Website: www.mooddisorderscanada.ca
Language: English and French
Cost: Free electronic copy

Making the link: Case management and concurrent disorders [PDF]
Provides an overview of case management that supports a co-ordinated and consistent approach to helping people who have concurrent disorders. Also provides a point of reference to help service providers develop local and/or regional case management practices and/or formalize existing practice.
Published: 2006
Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
Website: www.aadac.com
Language: English only

Modalités d’intervention auprès des patients présentant des troubles de la personnalité [PDF]
PowerPoint presentation by Gilles Delisle describing the personality disorders that are very often present concurrently with addiction: borderline, narcissistic and antisocial. Brief profile of these three disorders as they relate to substance abuse treatment. Description of patterns of use and delivery of clinical advice.
Published: 2006
Source: Portail francophone d’appui aux professionnels, pour l’avancement du traitement de la dépendance aux opioïdes
Website: www.txsubstitution.info
Language: French only

Concurrent Disorders: Beyond the Label
An educational kit to promote awareness and understanding of the impact of stigma on people living with concurrent mental health and substance use problems
Published: 2005
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English and French

Programme de formation croisée dans le Sud-Ouest de Montréal : échanges inter établissements en santé mentale et en toxicomanie [PDF]
PowerPoint presentation by Geneviève Alary, Isabelle Ferland, Michel Perreault, Jean-Pierre Bonin and Mimi Israël describing a cross-training program consisting of internship in addiction and mental health. Applied examples and comments from participants coming from various areas of activity (e.g., emergency room nurse and rehabilitation centre worker) are presented. 
Published: 2005
Source: Fédération québécoise des centres de réadaptation pour personnes alcooliques et autres toxicomanes
Website: www.fqcrpat.org
Language: French only

Toxicomanie, jeu pathologique et troubles mentaux [PDF]
Description of concurrent disorders and best practices that should be adopted. Recommendations on how to organize services in a rehabilitation centre in order to meet the needs of these clients.
Published: 2005
Source: Fédération québécoise des centres de réadaptation pour personnes alcooliques et autres toxicomanes (FQCRPAT)
Website: www.fqcrpat.org
Language: French only

Treating Concurrent Disorders: A Guide for Counsellors
Divided into three sections—assessment, practical applications, and approaches and techniques—this guide provides counsellors with information on what is needed to offer effective, comprehensive care to this client population. 
Published: 2005
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English only
Cost: $39.95CAD

Concurrent Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: An Information Guide
This guide is for people with concurrent disorders and for their families. It is also for anyone who wants basic information about concurrent disorders, their treatment and their management. This guide should not replace treatment from a health professional.
Published: 2004
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English and French

Youth & Drugs and Mental Health: A Resource for Professionals
This is a resource for people who work with youth, but is intended primarily for service providers who work in settings dealing with youth substance use and mental health treatment.
Published: 2004 (English)
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Website: www.camh.net
Language: English and French
Cost: $40CAD

Co-Occurring Center for Excellence
This website provides a variety of evidence-based resources to support the dissemination and adoption of best practices among the field of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 
Published: September 2003
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Website: www.samhsa.gov
Language: English only

Winnipeg Region Co-occurring Disorders Initiative—Clinical Training Guidelines for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders [PDF]
These guidelines are intended for use by trainers, clinical supervisors and program administrators to support the planning and development of training for clinical staff expected to work with persons who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD).
Published: September 2003
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
Website: www.afm.mb.ca
Language: English only

Best Practices—Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
This document presents a synthesis of research on concurrent disorders and includes specific recommendations for the screening, assessment, and treatment/support of people with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders.
Published: 2002
Source: Health Canada
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Language: English and French

Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Initiative (CODI)
In January, 2002, CODI was launched in the Winnipeg health region (of Manitoba). It is co-sponsored by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM), the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and Manitoba Health.
Published: 2002
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
Website: www.afm.mb.ca
Language: English only

Report to Congress on the prevention and treatment of co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental disorders
This report outlines the scope of co-occurring disorders in the United States, current treatment approaches, best practice models, and prevention efforts.
Published: November 2002
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Website: www.samhsa.gov
Language: English only

Summary Report of the Workshop on Best Practices for Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Summary report stemming from a workshop organized by Health Canada to disseminate knowledge based on the publication, Best Practices—Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, to network and exchange information on issues pertaining to concurrent mental health and substance use disorders, and to identify how best to apply the best practices within respective provincial/territorial programs and services.
Published: 2002
Source: Health Canada
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Language: English and French

Alcoolisme, anxiété et dépression [PDF]
Study showing that alcoholism problems are most often linked to depression and anxiety disorders. Advice on implementing integrated services in light of this finding.
Published: 2001
Source: Santé mentale au Québec, 2001, XXVI, 2, 47-61
Website: www.erudit.org
Language: French only

Traitement concomitant de la psychose et de la toxicomanie [PDF]
Description of the formation of a multidisciplinary team working with clients with concurrent disorders. The use of the motivational approach and group sessions with these clients is discussed.
Published: 2001
Source: Santé mentale au Québec, 2001, XXVI, 2, 92-105
Website: www.erudit.org
Language: French only

Traitements spécialisés des personnes ayant des problèmes concomitants de santé mentale et toxicomanie : un modèle intégrant la thérapie dialectique comportementale [PDF]
Description of the dialectical behaviour therapy programs for addicted individuals with concurrent disorders. The examples are drawn from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health clinics.
Published: 2001
Source: Santé mentale au Québec, 2001, XXVI, 2, 132-156
Website: www.erudit.org
Language: French only