Spring 2006 News and Events

Can the Internet Help Problem Drinking?

John Cunningham, scientist in Population & Course Studies section, received a 2-year, $291,600 US grant from the National Institute of Health to evaluate the impact of Internet-based self-help intervention for problem drinkers. 

There are many drinking self-change websites on the Internet.  However, none have been scientifically evaluated so it is unknown whether such sites do more good than harm.  Dr. Cunningham’s project will be the first large scale, controlled evaluation of internet-based self-help interventions. 

We already know that self-change interventions have great potential to aid the many problem drinkers who do not seek formal treatment.  This type of intervention circumvents some of the barriers associated with traditional treatment services and they are relatively inexpensive, increasing their potential for wide distribution and improving public health impact.  

The intent of Dr. Cunningham’s project is to advance the science of Internet-based intervention as well as provide valuable public health information on the effectiveness of Internet-delivered self-help materials.

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New Hire Orientation Session
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Research Program is committed to ensuring that research staff and graduate students have learning opportunities to strengthen the quality of research conducted at CAMH, protect subjects, and develop enhanced skills.

To support this, the Research Program has launched a new orientation session specifically for research staff, graduate students and post doctoral fellows. The first session is an elective, pilot workshop offered only to recently hired ( Sept to March). Space is limited to 20 participants and your feedback will be highly valued.

For more information contact Sandy Richards at sandy_richards@camh.net

 

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