Alcohol Abuse
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New alcohol consumption guidelines require a phased approach, experts sayNew national guidance released Tuesday by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction now recommends adults only have up to two drinks per week.CrimeJan 17, 2023
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Penticton, B.C. film company documents a local doctor’s work with alcoholismA 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.CanadaJan 3, 2023
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Barrie’s first women-only treatment centre for substance abuse to open next weekWomen 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.HealthNov 8, 2022
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Calgary addiction centre prepares for post-Stampede spike in people seeking treatmentWidespread partying during Stampede leads to increase in people seek treatment: "Stampede is an incredibly difficult time for someone who struggles with substance misuse'HealthJul 15, 2022
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Alcohol consumption increase in Saskatchewan leading to rise in harm, expert saysAccording to a study, some Canadians are consuming more alcohol, which an expert says is leading to an increase in alcohol-related problems.CanadaMar 1, 2021
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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.HealthAug 16, 2020
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Russians are drinking less and living longer as a result: WHOMale life expectancy has gone up by 11 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union.HealthOct 1, 2019
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Women, young adults visiting the ER for alcohol-related issues in growing numbersA new study found that Ontario emergency departments are seeing more patients with alcohol-related problems.HealthJul 22, 2019
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Second-hand harm from alcohol ‘extremely prevalent’ according to new studyThe 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.WorldJul 1, 2019
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Drugs to help alcoholics becoming more availableNew drugs that can help alcoholics are available in Manitoba but some people face roadblocks.HealthApr 4, 2019
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