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Minimum Alcohol Prices and Outlet Densities in BC: Estimated Impacts on Alcohol-Attributable Hospital Admissions

Stockwell and others investigated whether periodic increases in minimum alcohol prices were associated with reduced alcohol-attributable hospital admissions in BC, and concluded that significant health benefits were observed when minimum alcohol prices were increased. By contrast, adverse health outcomes were associated with an expansion of private liquor stores.

Minister of Health announces $18.4 million for Mental Health and Substance Use supports

All of us at the Centre for Addictions Research of BC wish to gratefully acknowledge the contribution of $1 million from the BC government as part of a new mental health and substance use funding initiative announced on Friday, April 12, 2013. These funds will be used to further engage and support the academic community to conduct research and knowledge translation activities which support BC’s 10-year plan for mental health and substance use, Healthy Minds, Healthy People, for graduate student scholarships, research dissemination activities, and to support the BC Alcohol and Other Drug Monitoring Project.

Response to Misleading UK Alcohol Industry Criticism

A CARBC study, recently published in Addiction, reported a significant negative association between minimum alcohol prices and rates of wholly alcohol caused deaths. Criticisms of our research from alcohol industry sources have no foundation. Minimum alcohol prices and rates of wholly alcohol caused ("real") deaths were significantly and strongly negative associated in British Columbia.

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East Kootenay Adolescent Drug Use Survey: 2013 Summary Report

In February and March 2013, East Kootenay Addiction Services Society conducted their sixth Adolescent Drug Use Survey. The region-wide survey, first undertaken by them in 2002, includes all students in Grades 7–12 in the East Kootenay. The survey is conducted every two years to monitor changes in drug use patterns and attitudes amongst East Kootenay adolescents.

Intersections of Mental Health Perspectives in Addictions Research Training (IMPART) is seeking trainees

IMPART is currently seeking trainee applications from graduate, post-doctoral fellows and clinicians across Canada for September 2013 start. Prospective trainees must be enrolled in a Canadian institution/agency for their proposed studies to be eligible for an award. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2013.

A Local Government/First Nation Guide from the BC Ministry of Health

This document, Creating Municipal Alcohol Policy, has been prepared by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with BC Healthy Communities, to serve as a guide for local governments/First Nations in the planning of a municipal alcohol policy (MAP). A MAP helps local governments/First Nations manage alcohol facilities they own and manage, and reduces liability for alcohol-related problems. This guide explains what a MAP is, how it can benefit your local government/First Nation and how to create one, from start to finish.

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CARBC In the news

$18.4 million for mental health and substance use supports
Date: April 12, 2013
Source: BC Ministry of Health

Sobriety Test: CAMH Report Rates Provinces on Alcohol Policies
Date: March 6, 2013
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Drop in alcohol-related deaths by nearly a third follows minimum alcohol price increase of 10%
Date: February 7, 2013
Source: Centre for Addictions Research of BC

Enhanced minimum pricing strategy on alcohol could result in less harm for consumers
Date: October 18, 2012
Source: Centre for Addictions Research of BC

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Upcoming events

UBC Summer Institute on Addiction
Date: July 18-20, 2013
Location: UBC, Vancouver, BC

Promoting Mental Health in BC Schools: Summer Institute 2013
Date: August 22-23, 2013
Location: UBC, Vancouver, BC

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD
Date: September 23-25, 2013
Location: Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB

The Miracle of Systems Thinking
Date: October 18-19, 2013
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC

Issues of Substance 2013: CCSA National Conference
Date: November 4-6, 2013
Location: Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel, Ottawa, ON

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Canadian Media Stories on Alcohol or Other Drugs

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Sun Times, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Intelligencer, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Expositor, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Daily Press, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Chatham Daily News, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
The Beacon Herald, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Sudbury Star, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Sentinel Review, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.

CN ON: Column: Orr Becomes a Weed-Whacker

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
London Free Press, 13 May 2013 - If those behind the idea of turning the arena in MacTier into a legal marijuana grow-op thought they had a fight on their hands before, No. 4 has just jumped over the boards. Bobby Orr was famous for scoring big goals and, if necessary, dropping the gloves, too.