The articles below were selected by a group of Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) staff, researchers, and Family Advisory Committee members to highlight some of
Month: January 2019
Key brain area plays a crucial role in addiction
By Ana Sandoiu New research finds that the cerebellum, a large part of the human brain that scientists thought was primarily involved in motor control, may
The Globe and Mail: Canada’s new food guide takes a tougher stance on alcohol
A move by Ottawa to use Canada’s food guide to drill home the dangers of chronic alcohol use caught some nutrition and addiction experts by
New guidelines may reduce risk of legal marijuana in youth
Dr. Brian Goldman · CBC News · January 21 Bongs or water pipes are generally preferable to avoid smoking marijuana although they increase other risks, the authors of new
FREE CONDOMS, PREGNANCY TESTS AT YK BARS, LIQUOR STORES
Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty supporting the YKACL healthy pregnancy campaign. Submitted photo Condoms and pregnancy tests will be available in Yellowknife liquor stores and some
In the News: AHS looking to improve FASD services
Executive program manager for the Lakeland Centre for FASD, Lisa Murphy, encourages clients to participate in the FASD Patient Journey Project. HEALTHCARE AHS looking to