1. Addictions Resources on the Internet

2. Agenda I About the presenterAbout the presenter What is grey literature?What is grey literature? Finding grey literature and searching GoogleFinding grey literature and searching Google

3. Agenda II Getting started: current awarenessGetting started: current awareness Canadian resourcesCanadian resources International/Multinational resourcesInternational/Multinational resources Government and Non-government organizationsGovernment and Non-government organizations DatabasesDatabases Conclusion and questionsConclusion and questions

4. About the presenter

5. Grey/Fugitive literature Publications by non-commercial sources such as organizations and government departments (not peer-reviewed)Publications by non-commercial sources such as organizations and government departments (not peer-reviewed) Includes pamphlets, brochures, guidelines, fact sheets, government policy statements and reports, conference proceedings, association and research institute findingsIncludes pamphlets, brochures, guidelines, fact sheets, government policy statements and reports, conference proceedings, association and research institute findings

6. Finding grey literature The CCSA library collection (online catalogue)The CCSA library collection (online catalogue)online catalogueonline catalogue The Canadian Health NetworkThe Canadian Health NetworkThe Canadian Health NetworkThe Canadian Health Network Government bodies (federal, provincial, municipal)Government bodies (federal, provincial, municipal)federalprovincialfederalprovincial “Citation Chasing”“Citation Chasing”

7. Web research Carleton University Library: www.library.carleton.ca/instruction/websrch.ht mlCarleton University Library: www.library.carleton.ca/instruction/websrch.ht ml www.library.carleton.ca/instruction/websrch.ht ml www.library.carleton.ca/instruction/websrch.ht ml

8. Google Search Tips Combine various key termsCombine various key terms “Use quotation marks”“Use quotation marks” Search specific domains, ex. “needle exchange” site:gc.caSearch specific domains, ex. “needle exchange” site:gc.ca Try another search engine!!!Try another search engine!!!

9. Getting started: Current Awareness Addiction News Daily (CCSA)Addiction News Daily (CCSA)Addiction News Daily (CCSA)Addiction News Daily (CCSA) Daily Dose of Drug and Alcohol News (UK)Daily Dose of Drug and Alcohol News (UK)Daily Dose of Drug and Alcohol News (UK)Daily Dose of Drug and Alcohol News (UK) Join Together (Boston University School of Public Health)Join Together (Boston University School of Public Health) What’s New (Government of Canada)What’s New (Government of Canada)

10. Canadian Resources I Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse: http://www.ccsa.caCanadian Centre on Substance Abuse: http://www.ccsa.ca http://www.ccsa.ca Health Canada http://hc-sc.gc.caHealth Canada http://hc-sc.gc.cahttp://hc-sc.gc.ca Addictions Foundation of ManitobaAddictions Foundation of Manitoba www.afm.mb.ca Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse CommissionAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission www.aadac.com (Good for facts on drugs, info for youth, kids, parents & teachers, AADAC Youth Experience Survey 2002)

11. Canadian Resources II Alcohol Policy Network (APOLNET)Alcohol Policy Network (APOLNET) www.apolnet.org Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU)Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU) http://www.ccsa.ca/ccendu/ (statistics for various cities across Canada!) Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthCentre for Addiction and Mental Health www.camh.net RCMP – Drug Enforcement BranchRCMP – Drug Enforcement Branch http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/drugenf/drugs_e.htm (Drug Situation in Canada, 2004)

12. International/Multinational resources United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime http://www.unodc.org/unodc/index.html (analysis & statistics) European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug AddictionEuropean Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/ (policy and law)

13. Government and Non-government organizations National Institute on Drug Abuse (US)National Institute on Drug Abuse (US) http://www.nida.nih.gov/ Drug Misuse Information ScotlandDrug Misuse Information Scotland http://www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org/publicati ons/02bull/02bull.htm http://www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org/publicati ons/02bull/02bull.htm

14. Databases (These databases do not provide full-text articles but are specific to addictions) Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database (ETOH)Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database (ETOH) http://etoh.niaaa.nih.gov/ National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug InformationNational Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/drugs.aspx Project CorkProject Cork http://www.projectcork.org/

15. Helpful Hints Begin with current awareness resources to identify “hot” topicsBegin with current awareness resources to identify “hot” topics Question the source of informationQuestion the source of information Identify various terminology for the aspects of your topicIdentify various terminology for the aspects of your topic

16. Thank you! Questions or comments?