Join the CCSA for a national webinar introducing the newly updated Canadian recommendations for screening high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder.
Screening Guidelines for High-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder: Update of the 2023 National Clinical Practice Guidelines
- June 22, 2026
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Speakers:
- Dr. Kim Corace, PhD, CPsych
- Dr. Evan Wood, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FASAM
This webinar will explore a simplified approach to alcohol screening that replaces cumbersome questionnaires with practical, patient-centred discussions aligned with Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the rationale behind the updated recommendations;
- Apply the new screening algorithm in clinical practice;
- Identify patients who may benefit from further assessment for alcohol use disorder;
- Integrate alcohol screening into routine care using brief, evidence-informed conversations;
- and Review real-world case examples and implementation considerations.