As many Christmas celebrations have a focus on drinking, declining an alcoholic beverage can be isolating. It is extremely important for family and friends to
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CBC: The road to gender equality should not be littered with empty wine bottles
The struggle for gender equality is far from over, but women are catching up to men in at least one way: alcoholism. Canada’s chief public
STUDY SHOWS HIGH COSTS OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a common condition with a high economic impact in both children and adults, concludes an updated review in the Journal of Addiction
First UK estimates of children who could have conditions caused by drinking in pregnancy
Up to 17 per cent of children could have symptoms consistent with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) according to new research published today (Friday 30
In The News: Alberta brings in rules for treating alcoholism and drug addiction, enforced by fines up to $100,000
The province is preparing to regulate addiction treatment facilities and launch a college to oversee professionals who call themselves counsellors and therapists. Legislation tabled Tuesday
CanFASD Article Summary: Maternal Intellectual or Developmental Disability and Newborn Discharge to Protective Services
Intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) includes challenges in intellectual functioning (learning, problem solving) and/or everyday skills and social skills, beginning before the age of 18.
