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Treat someone for gambling addiction, then drop them off at a casino and say "Good luck."
Dr. Pouya Azar on discharging patients back to the Downtown Eastside: overdose, resuscitation, treatment, relapse. Repeat.
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Alcohol causes 7 known fatal cancers, causes more harm than all other substances combined and costs more to society.
Contrary to all other known substances(heroin, fentanyl , cocaine, meth etc…) alcohol is the only substance one needs to explain if they’re not consuming.
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"After the Lisbon City Council introduced restrictions earlier this year...neighbourhood associations say that these measures fall short and now want public drinking banned altogether to protect residents' rights to rest and safety."
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Alcohol delivery is thought to amplify the already increased risks of drinking alcohol at home. Richard Piper outlines Alcohol Change's campaign on this, while also reflecting on the UK's elevated alcohol deaths and research on nolos. @AlcoholChangeUK
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"India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, one of biggest alcohol markets in the country, has ordered the closure of 717 state-run retail stores, roughly 15% of its outlets, citing public welfare."
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"Hazardous alcohol use is highly visible in popular YouTube videos, which rarely include accurate risk information or explicit harm‑reduction messages." The study analysed a total of 278 videos viewed a total of 75m times.
cureus.com/articles/486722-h…
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"These findings indicate that alcohol consumption, especially at high levels, may contribute to impaired lung function and increased risk of airflow limitation, typical of asthma and COPD."
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A new report from @GreoInsights, CCSA and MHRC highlights that young adults in Canada are at a greater risk of experiencing gambling-related harms, especially through online gambling.
Explore the findings and recommendations: ow.ly/tmef50XGnGU
ALT Speech bubble with text that reads: People who gamble online are 45x more likely to meet the criteria for problem gambling compared to those who play the lottery only.
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We now need coroner’s reports on suicides associated with cannabis, including those occurring during psychotic episodes. Some deaths occur years after a first episode of cannabis-induced psychosis, and the link is frequently not captured in reports.
Looking forward to this!
Looking forward to presenting the insights of parents, youth, and service providers about youth cannabis use in Canada with Angie Hamilton, ED @FARCANADA. Thanks for the invitation @JohnnyKStack !
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Today we celebrate Eli Cooper’s birthday and the lasting impact of his bright, caring spirit. Eli was known for his quick wit, endless curiosity, and the warmth he brought to those around him.
We carry his light forward, working every day to make this vision a reality.
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The two-year health labelling delay given in this report based on an anonymous leak has now been unofficially confirmed, disappointing health advocates.
"The Irish government is [today] to delay the introduction of health warnings on alcoholic drinks until 2028..." The labels were scheduled to appear in May next year.
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But on highway 401 where people are really driving the Ontario gov is promoting alcohol. @PHAC_GC @PublicHealthON @TOPublicHealth
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I saw 1st “public education” sign on cannabis since legalization. Sign on cannabis & driving at subway station where people aren’t driving. Promotion by retailer Ontario Cannabis Society encourages us to visit site 🤔@PHAC_GC @TOPublicHealth @PublicHealthON
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This morning, Bryce Barker, Senior Knowledge Broker, joined @CBCMaritimeNoon to discuss whether corner stores should sell alcohol, how it could impact drinking habits, and ways to keep sales responsible. 🎧 Listen here: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-3…
ALT Bryce Barker smiling with short dark hair and a trimmed beard standing with his hands behind his back in front of a wall of television screens displaying CBC News content. He’s wearing a black polo shirt under a blue patterned blazer, and the studio backdrop shows news broadcasts and weather graphics.
Families for Addiction Recovery retweeted
I support buying Ontario products and shutting the market to US liquor. But promoting cannabis and boosting liquor sales by reducing prices - as an ER doc - is stupid policy. We have a raging drinking problem Ontario. Let me tell you frankly. @robferguson1 thestar.com/politics/provinc…
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"The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority has announced that it is in the process of drafting a new law aimed at partially banning the advertisement of alcoholic beverages on social media platforms." It banned ads on TV and radio five years ago.
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✨ Get ready for something BIG at #WCAF2025! ✨
We’ve lined up some incredible keynote panels that you won’t want to miss.
🔗 wcaforum.com
#wcaforum2025 #WesternCanadaAddictionForum #addictionmedicine #IndigenousHealth #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthMatters
