Expressions of Addiction is an exhibit of original
photographic portraits that depict people in various stages and
expressions of addiction. Each portrait includes a brief bio about the
subject. These photographs are part of a photography exhibition that
will help the public better understand addiction by reaching hundreds of
thousands through gallery exhibitions, a television program, and
Internet web sites.
Click here for more information.
The Division on Addiction has developed an information card that lists referral numbers and diagnostic
information for substance abuse treatments. Initially the card was
distributed to third and fourth year medical students, and teaching hospitals
affiliated with Harvard Medical School, but has since reached far beyond
Harvard Medical School system. Currently the "Red Card" is
requested by healthcare providers nationwide.
Click here to view the "Red Card.
Adobe
Acrobat required.
The Division on Addictions provides access to article reprints, lecture handouts, and other Division on Addictions
publications. These publications are free, and most are available for
download to the general public.
Click here to visit the Division on Addictions Library and Archives.
The CAGE is a brief questionnaire optimally used
in settings where there is limited time for patient interviews. It is a
mnemonic device to remind treatment providers to ask if patients have
attempted to Cut down on drinking, felt Annoyance with
criticisms about drinking, felt Guilt about drinking,
or used alcohol as an Eye-opener. For a full description,
please
click here to visit
the National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism web site.
References
Ewing, J.A. (1984). Detecting alcoholism: The CAGE
questionnaire. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association,
252, 1905-1907.
The CRAFFT is a brief screening device for
adolescent substance abuse. Two or more yes answers suggests a
significant problem.
C - Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven
by someone (including yourself) who was "high" or had been using
alcohol or drugs?
R - Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better
about yourself, or fit in?
A - Do you ever use alcohol/drugs while you are by yourself,
ALONE?
F - Do your family or FRIENDS ever tell you that you should cut
down on your drinking or drug use?
F - Do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or
drugs?
T - Have you gotten into TROUBLE while you were using alcohol
or drugs?
For more information about The CRAFFT,
click here to visit The Center
for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research web site, created by Children's
Hospital in Boston.
References
Knight, John R., Sherritt, L., Shrier, L. A.,
Harris, S. K., Chang, G. (2002) Validity of the CRAFFT Substance Abuse
Screening Test Among Adolescent Clinic Patients. Archives of
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 156(6):607-614.
Knight, J. R., Shrier, L. A., Bravender, T.,
Farrell, M., Vander Bilt, J., & Shaffer, H. CRAFFT: A New Brief Screen
for Adolescent Substance Abuse. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent
Medicine, 1999; 153(6): 591-596.
The UNCOPE is a six item addiction screen. Hoffman
and colleagues developed it in 1999. The UNCOPE questions are available
free of charge for anyone to use and are as follows:
U - Have you spent more time drinking or using
than you intended to?
N - Have you ever neglected some of your usual responsibilities because
of using alcohol or drugs?
C - Have you felt you wanted or needed to cut down on your drinking or
drug use?
O - Has anyone objected to your drinking or drug use?
P - Have you found yourself preoccupied with drinking or using?
E - Have you ever used alcohol or drugs to relieve emotional discomfort,
such as sadness, anger, or boredom?
For more information go to:
http://www.evinceassessment.com/UNCOPE_for_web.pdf.
References
Hoffmann, N. G., Hunt, D. E., Rhodes, W. M.,
Riley, K. J. (2003). UNCOPE: A Brief Substance Dependence Screen for Use
with Arrestees. Journal of Drug Issues, 33 (1), 29-44.
