Barriers to entering addiction medicine (AM) have led to a persisting workforce shortage. To
address this problem, the Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) was formed in 2001 as a …

Objective The generalist psychiatrist is recognised in Australia as a specialist in the
management of addiction. However, generalist training does not adequately prepare …

In May 2007, the Australian Health Minister accepted a recommendation from the Australian
Medical Council to recognize addiction medicine as a distinct medical speciality. The …

This special issue of Substance Abuse reviews postgraduate training programs for addiction
medicine and their development in several model countries. It is an opportune time for this …

Background Despite the high prevalence of substance use disorders, associated
comorbidities, and the evidence base upon which to base clinical practice, most health …

Translation of increasing international awareness of dependence and substance misuse,
including harmful and hazardous use, into action has been symbolized by the World Health …

Bramness and colleagues demonstrate the varied addiction medicine and psychology
training pathways across 16 European countries, through their online survey utilizing the …

Abstract Internationally, improving Addiction Medicine training has been identified as a
critical strategy to improve patient care. In British Columbia, a firm foundation has been laid …

In Canada, the qualification of physicians is the jurisdiction of the College of Family
Physicians and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Colleges have …

Abstract The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has published a report entitled
Problem Drug Use: A Review of Training. It reviews existing training and the organization of …