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Let’s be honest about alcohol
Like a stereotypical drunk searching in vain for a bottle that’s around here somewhere, it turns out that many Canadians have a hard time understanding exactly what happened to the liquor that they bought. A new study for the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research, based on a national telephone survey of 13,909 people,….
Drinkers’ Red Face May Signal Cancer Risk
People whose faces turn red when they drink alcohol may be facing more than embarrassment. The flushing may indicate an increased risk for a deadly throat cancer, researchers report. The flushing response, which may be accompanied by nausea and a rapid heartbeat, is caused mainly by an inherited deficiency in an enzyme called ALDH2, a….
Tips for staying sober on New Years
New Year’s Eve celebrations can be synonymous with alcohol-fueled excess, or at least a champagne toast. But for those struggling with alcoholism, it’s a high-risk situation. Bradford Health Services Addiction Treatment administrator Timothy Robinson and community representative Amanda Lewis suggest techniques for staying sober and socially comfortable at a party where alcohol is served. HOW….
Alcohol Treatment Center Myths
It’s astounding how much incorrect information is found on the web and elsewhere relating to alcohol treatment centers, alcohol treatment and alcohol addiction. The misinformation that surrounds alcohol treatment can be difficult to sort out. Let’s debunk some of the most common alcohol treatment centers myths so that you can make more sense about alcohol….
New hope for heroin users: Naltrexone implants.
A study at the University of Western Australia has found that heroin addicts with naltrexone implants are far less likely to return to heroin use than those taking oral tablets. But critics are sceptical about the study and say that naltrexone is still a risky option for drug users trying to kick the habit. Naltrexone….