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
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Integrating Sex and Gender Informed Evidence Into Your Practices: Ten Key Questions on Sex, Gender & Substance Use
Substance use is a complex issue, with many causes and manifestations. It ranges from nonproblematic use to addiction and dependency, chronic disease, and death. It
Mental Health and COVID-19
Mental health is different from mental illness. Everyone has mental health, but not everyone experiences mental illness. Our mental health is our mental well-being, which incorporates our
CTV: Alcohol sales on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic
With bars and restaurants shut down, more Canadians are raising their glasses remotely. According to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, alcohol sales increased significantly
CanFASD: Alcohol, Memes, and COVID-19
In light of the current global pandemic, you may have noticed the increased sharing of alcohol-related memes on your social media. Earlier this year, we
Pandemic magnifies risks of maternal substance abuse
By Lynn Dobmeier Pullano Immediate impacts of Covid-19 on our health and economy are obvious and insidious. Less visible are dangers to children when anxiety-ridden