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Montague, Prince Edward Island - July 8, 2004 - The second National Summer Institute on Addictions will be taking place from July 12 to July 15, 2004. The result of a partnership between the Addictions Research Centre of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA), this event is aimed at increasing knowledge relevant to the treatment of individuals with concurrent mental health and substance abuse problems and to enhance professional skills in the application of treatment programs.

The Institute theme, Concurrent Disorders: Best Practices and their Implementation, has particular relevance for those working in the area of health, social services and criminal justice. The Summer Institute will begin on Monday morning, July 12th. Several opportunities, as listed below, are available to the media.

Interviews
Interested media can call the numbers below to arrange for interviews with:

• Brian Grant, Director, Addictions Research Centre, CSC
• Gary Roberts, Director, Best Practices and Training, CCSA
• Patrick D. Smith, Vice-President, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• Brian Rush, Senior Scientist, CAMH
• Louise Nadeau, Senior Researcher, Recherche et Intervention sur les Substances Psychoactives Québec (RISQ)

Monday, July 12:
What: Media photo opportunity and interviews
Time: 8:00 - 8:30
9:00 - 10:30 (Observation of plenary session)
10:30 - 10:45
12:00 - 13:00
Where: Addictions Research Centre (Main Floor-Conference Room)
23 Brook Street
Montague, Prince Edward Island>

Visit the Institute Web site at www.ccsa.gc.ca and the Correctional Service of Canada Web site at www.csc-scc.gc.ca.

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For more information, please contact:

Brian Grant
Correctional Service of Canada
(902) 838-5905

Enid Harrison
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
(613) 235-4048 ext. 237