The evidence continues to grow on the effectiveness of trauma-, gender-, and sex-informed (TGS) approaches in all areas of the substance use field, including prevention,
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Teens prefer harm reduction messaging on substance use
Zero-tolerance messaging tuned out by most teenagers For many parents, talking to their children about substance use is like navigating a field of landmines. It’s
In The News: SickKids shuts down Motherisk helplines after grants, donations ‘reduced to zero’ (Toronto)
The Hospital for Sick Children has shut down its Motherisk helplines for new mothers and pregnant women. The Motherisk program had a call centre and
Science Daily: Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse
April 16, 2019 Source: University of Washington Summary: A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research.
More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal
More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
PsychCentral: Pregnancy and Addiction: Overlooked and Undertreated
By Brian Barnett, MD If one needs proof that addiction is a disease and not a moral failing, look into the eyes of a woman who