ALCOHOL USE DISORDER DIRECTLY AFFECTS 18% OF CANADIANS AGE 15 AND OLDER
It impacts people from all backgrounds and all walks of life
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The small town of Penticton is the catalyst for change in treating Alcohol Use Disorder.
AUD is a disease which has long been judged as a result of weak character and bad judgement and treatment for some has been thought of as hopeless. Dr. Jeff Harries has been treating this debilitating condition successfully for over 15 years using medications that are effective, extensively-researched and yet not widely known. After a devastating diagnosis of ALS, Jeff and his team must forge a plan to continue his work. |
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SMASHED is a 33min documentary produced by Mutant Films and filmed in Penticton, BC, Canada
Director: Kate Twa Producers: Jennifer Vincent, Kate Twa, Ronan Reinart Cinematographer, Editor and Composer: Ronan Reinart |
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For more information on Dr. Harries and his treatment protocols,
visit the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society's website |
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AVAILABLE NOW ON OPTIKTV (CH 707)
AND ON THE STORYHIVE YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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We are deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of exemplary family physician, husband, father, leader, visionary and the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society’s founder, Dr. Jeff Harries. Jeff died from complications of ALS on the morning of November 9th, 2021.
He leaves a legacy of professionalism and caring, as is evident in his words below:
He leaves a legacy of professionalism and caring, as is evident in his words below:
Alcohol Use Disorder is a chronic disease that affects the brain, not a moral failing. For too long we have been trying to get patients to quit or reduce consumption by shaming or berating them. I'm filled with hope that we can view this order with compassion."
Dr. Jeff Harries