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CTV report on energy drinks

ER visits linked to energy drinks doubled in four years: U.S. report  A new U.S. government survey suggests the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide during the past four years,

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Lost in Translation 2013 (Vancouver)

Lost in Translation 2013 (Vancouver) There is an urgent need to address substance abuse in vulnerable, at-risk individuals; specifically new and expecting mothers. To promote solutions, this event will focus on

Also posted in Conferences/Training, New information: public |

Painkillers increase the risk of car crashes, study finds

Article in The Globe and Mail: Painkillers increase the risk of car crashes, study finds http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/painkillers-increase-risk-of-car-crashes-study-finds/article7336149/

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CCSA Update on Prescription Drug Misuse

CCSA Update on Prescription Drug Misuse http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Priorities/Prescription-Drug-Misuse/Pages/default.aspx

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Wininipeg Free Press Article on Gambling

Wininipeg Free Press Article on Gambling http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Her-husband-was-addicted-to-gambling-and-she-paid-the-big-price-186609121.html

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2010 CCENDU Winnipeg report

Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU) report which includes information on prevention and treatment, law enforcement and patterns of drug use, including prevalence data. Winnipeg 2010 CCENDU site report

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Prescription Drug Abuse, Medical News Today (USA) Article

Prescription Drug Abuse A Serious Public Health Issue http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/254704.php

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CAMH and Big Brothers Big Sisters Research

Youth mentoring linked to many positive effects in children, new CAMH and Big Brothers Big Sisters research shows. The five-year study, which tracks the experiences of almost 1,000 children and teenagers

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Women & Binge Drinking, Medical News Today (USA) Article

Binge Drinking Among American Girls And Young Women Common, But Unrecognized In The USA http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/254703.php

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New York Times Article – Legalizing Marijuana

Legalizing of Marijuana Raises Health Concerns http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/legalizing-of-marijuana-raises-health-concerns/

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