Alcohol Abuse

• New alcohol consumption guidelines require a phased approach, experts say

  New national guidance released Tuesday by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction now recommends adults only have up to two drinks per week.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2023
  
• Penticton, B.C. film company documents a local doctor’s work with alcoholism

  A Penticton doctor revolutionized how patients suffering from alcoholism should be treated. Now, a local film company has documented his work and shared his legacy with the world.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
  
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• Barrie’s first women-only treatment centre for substance abuse to open next week

  Women in the Barrie area who struggle with an alcohol or drug addiction will have more options for treatment with the opening of the region's first women-only treatment centre.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2022
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• Calgary addiction centre prepares for post-Stampede spike in people seeking treatment

  Widespread partying during Stampede leads to increase in people seek treatment: "Stampede is an incredibly difficult time for someone who struggles with substance misuse'

  Health

  Jul 15, 2022
• Alcohol consumption increase in Saskatchewan leading to rise in harm, expert says

  According to a study, some Canadians are consuming more alcohol, which an expert says is leading to an increase in alcohol-related problems.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2021
• Calgary addiction recovery centre links COVID-19 to spike in waiting list: ‘Nobody is immune’

  A Calgary addictions recovery centre says its waiting list hasn't been this long since the floods of 2013.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2020
• Russians are drinking less and living longer as a result: WHO

  Male life expectancy has gone up by 11 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2019
• Women, young adults visiting the ER for alcohol-related issues in growing numbers

  A new study found that Ontario emergency departments are seeing more patients with alcohol-related problems.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2019
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• Second-hand harm from alcohol ‘extremely prevalent’ according to new study

  The study found that women were more likely to be harmed by a spouse, partner or family member, while men were more likely to be harmed by a stranger.

  World

  Jul 1, 2019
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• Drugs to help alcoholics becoming more available

  New drugs that can help alcoholics are available in Manitoba but some people face roadblocks.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2019