WENCY LEUNG – HEALTH REPORTER, The Globe and Mail People who adhere to Canada’s guidelines for low-risk drinking are still vulnerable to alcohol-related cancers and
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COVID-19 Q&As: Rachel Rabin on coping with addiction during the pandemic
“This new normal, and all the uncertainty that comes with it may elicit feelings of stress, depression, loneliness, anger and anxiety… which are prominent risk
Editorial: How Should We Regulate the Way Young People Are Introduced to Alcohol?
Tina Lam Ph.D. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.03.021 Globally, alcohol is the leading risk factor for death and disability in the population aged 15–49 years, accounting for almost 10% of
CAMH survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID
The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:45AM EDT TORONTO – A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest
Are personality traits associated with smoking and alcohol use prior to and during pregnancy?
Magdalena Leszko, Lauren Keenan-Devlin, Emma K. Adam, Claudia Buss, William Grobman, Hyagriv Simhan, Pathik Wadhwa, Daniel K. Mroczek, Ann Borders Published: May 18, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232668
Consistency of alcohol education during pregnancy ‘absolutely crucial’
Reports of women not receiving adequate information about alcohol consumption have prompted experts to ensure transparency across the cycle of care. Experts believe more training