Drug Policy Alternatives Presentation Reviews

McMaster University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Grand Rounds
To what extent were the speaker’s opinions and conclusions based upon critically evaluated evidence? average score: 6.4 out of 7
How clearly was the material presented? average score: 6.4 out of 7

St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton, Mental Health & Addiction Program Rounds
How would you rate the quality of the presentation? average score: 6.7 out of 7
“refreshingly clear and organized presentation”
“This presentation was very comprehensive and I learned a lot!”
“I really appreciated the clarity of the presenter around the differences between legalization and decriminalization. I also was very grateful for the way the presenter backed up with research the position of decriminalization. “

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Addiction Rounds
Presentation: average score of 4.4 out of 5; most frequent score: 5 out of 5
Presenter: average score of 4.8 out of 5; most frequent score: 5 out of 5
“Great presentation – thank you for bringing this topic to top notch.”
“Very clear presentation, good pacing, obviously extremely knowledgeable.”
“Great presentation, thank you. I now have a great understanding of the complexity of the legalization issues.”
“What a great discussion about this issue!”
“Mike is a great presenter!”
“a 5-star rating!”

Addiction & Mental Health Ontario Annual Conference
Mike’s presentation received the highest overall rating of all conference workshops with 100% satisfaction (81.2% very satisfied; 18.8% satisfied).
100% of attendees said they would attend another presentation by the presenter.
“Very thought provoking – excellent information.”
“Excellent presentation – unbiased, sought & encouraged all opinions. Very respectfully done.”

The Lung Association of Ontario’s Youth Advocacy Training Institute
The presenter was knowledgeable about the topic: 97% strongly agree; 3% agree
“Mike was engaging, knowledgeable and made me want to learn more.”
“Mike Devillaer…wow!  So incredibly knowledgeable and clear + an excellent communicator.”