Stimulant resources and toolkits
Diagnosis and management of ADHD
Canadian resources
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosing and treating adult ADHD | Article for family physicians. Contains resources and steps to accurately diagnose and treat ADHD in adults | BCMJ | |
| Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines | Practice guidelines | CADDRA | |
| Provincial and federal formulary overview | Provincial and federal formulary overview | CADDRA | |
| Guide to ADHD Psychoeducation | Chart outlining the main elements of psychosocial education with recommendations for patients | CADDRA | |
| ADHD in Adults | Tool to manage ADHD in adults in a primary care setting | Centre for Effective Practice |
International resources
While recognizing the contribution of international organizations and research, CPSBC standards and expectations for practice are established based on Canadian guidelines and organizations. International guidelines may point to treatment modalities and regimens not available in Canada.
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD: diagnosis and management | Guideline on recognizing, diagnosing and managing ADHD in children, young people and adults | National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) | |
| Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline For ADHD | Clinical practice guideline, ADHD guideline consumer companion, guideline factsheets | Australasian ADHD Professionals Association | |
| Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Overview of ADHD in children, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options | American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Assessment and treatment guidelines including toolkits and algorithms | American Academy of Pediatrics |
Prescribing stimulant medications
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription stimulants | Learn about prescription stimulants, their effects and health risks | Health Canada | |
| CADDRA Guide to ADHD Pharmacological Treatments in Canada | Up-to-date illustrated chart on medications, titration, doses etc. | CADDRA | |
| Medications for ADHD: Focus on Drug Information | Powerpoint presentation | BC PAD | |
| ADHD in adults | Therapeutics Initiative letters | UBC | |
| Stimulants for ADHD in children: Revisited | Therapeutics Initiative letters | UBC |
Management of stimulant use disorder
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stimulant Use Disorder | BCCSU guidelines for management of StUD | BCCSU | |
| ASAM/AAAP Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder | Clinical practice guideline | Journal of Addiction Medicine |
Physician learning resources
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited learning programs on ADHDLearn | Courses and series on ADHD | CADDRA | |
| ADHD in Practice CADDRA course | Free, one-hour introduction course for healthcare professionals, residents and trainees interested in learning how to assess, diagnose and treat ADHD | CADDRA | |
| CADDRA conference | Two-day national meeting in Canada showcasing the latest scientific, clinical and practical information on ADHD diagnosis, assessment and treatment in children, adolescents and adults | CADDRA | |
| Introduction to Safe Prescribing: Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and Stimulants | Safe prescribing practices for health-care professionals | MDcme.ca (Memorial University) |
Patient resources
| Resource | Description | Organization | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD in children and youth | Overview of ADHD in children and youth, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options | Canadian Mental Health Association | |
| ADHD in adults | Overview of ADHD in adults, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options | Canadian Mental Health Association | |
| Managing stimulant medications in children and adolescents | Guidance on managing stimulant medications for ADHD, including dosage, side effects, and monitoring recommendations | BC Children's Hospital | |
| Recommended reading on ADHD | ADHD booklist | CADDRA | |
| Level 1: Skills for Success: ADHD Strategies for Adults | MSP-covered 8-week online group ADHD psychoeducation program. For adults (19-70 years old) with past or current diagnosed or suspected of ADHD | Mind Space (formerly CBT Skills) |
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