The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre is operated by the Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Cold Lake, AB. This is a unique
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Honouring Our Strengths: Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment
Drug addiction among Indigenous peoples is a serious health concern in Canada. A group of researchers and addiction treatment service providers through the University of
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
Australia: Cutting to numb the pain of sex abuse: interviews with young women in drug treatment
Cutting to numb the pain of sex abuse: interviews with young women in drug treatment Women comprise a surprising proportion of people in youth alcohol and
Alcohol addiction located in the “stop” and “go” centres of the brain: study
Alcohol addiction located in the “stop” and “go” centres of the brain: study Scientists investigating the neurological bases contributing to alcoholism and other addictive behaviours
Scotland: Newborn babies tested for alcohol after shock research shows 42 per cent of mums drink while pregnant
Newborn babies tested for alcohol after shock research shows 42 per cent of mums drink while pregnant Newborn babies tested for alcohol while in hospital