Women seek help for their drinking as rates of risky alcohol consumption climb

By Cosima Marriner Nicole Cliff knew she had a drinking problem because she could never manage three alcohol-free days in a row. But it was

Alberta:New grants to advance women’s equality and prosperity

Alberta Status of Women will support organizations that improve the lives of women and girls through $500,000 in grants. These grants create opportunities for community

Educated women more likely to continue drinking alcohol throughout pregnancy, study finds

Australia: Educated women more likely to continue drinking alcohol throughout pregnancy, study finds Brigid O’Connell, Health reporter, Herald Sun November 17, 2016 1:00am UNIVERSITY educated

Teenage binge drinking can affect brain functions in future offspring

Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for such conditions as depression, anxiety, and metabolic

Addictions Matter: National Addictions Awareness Week

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is marking November 13-19 as National Addictions Awareness Week. Across Canada, organizations like CEWH and CanFASD are joining

Pregnant Mother’s Blood May Be Used To Reveal Baby’s Fetal Alcohol Syndrome To Doctors

By Elana Glowatz @ElanaGlow A blood test may tell doctors whether a pregnant mother’s drinking has affected her fetus, according to a study from University

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