ODSP for Medical Practitioners - Your Legal Rights

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Addictions Until now, people who have disabling conditions caused only by drug and/or alcohol addictions have not been eligible for ODSP benefits A recent court decision has changed this. Now, a person's addiction must be considered when deciding if they qualify for ODSP.
Addiction: Factors Considered Whether the DSM IV criteria for substance dependence have been met Clinical history including signs and symptoms (withdrawal, tolerance, relapse, overdose, judgement) Most responsible substance of abuse and duration of use Past history of addiction (age of onset, chronicity) Presence of co-morbid organic conditions
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Page 17: Documenting Mental health condition
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