Addiction News Daily

Addiction News Daily is CCSA’s news service; a compilation of stories pulled from various sources and focusing on topics concerning alcohol, drugs and their related harms (including alcohol and drug prevention, treatment, recovery and addiction, and substance abuse policy and political dialogue). The stories are chosen for their potential interest to Canadians and are of national significance.

CCSA provides links to stories in Addiction News Daily for informational purposes only. Items included in Addiction News Daily do not reflect the opinion of or imply endorsement or authorization by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Any questions or concerns regarding a particular story should be directed to the publisher or news source.

Friday May 18, 2012

Loss of addictions counsellors potential crisis for CFB Petawawa brass
By Chris Cobb
The Ottawa Citizen
May 18, 2012

Bar safe program to take on unruly downtown patrons

By Sascha Porteous
Kamloops Daily News
May 17, 2012

Toking and driving doubles crash risk: Study
By Nadia Moharib
Toronto Sun
May 17, 2012

Police on the lookout for impaired drivers

By Shane Gibson
Metro News
May 17, 2012

No major revamp of liquor laws on horizon
Council continues to push for change in the face of antiquated rules
By Alison Taylor
Pique Newsmagazine
May 17, 2012

Herbal Extract May Curb Binge Drinking

Medical News Today
May 18, 2012

Study: More Than Half of Adult Male Arrestees Test Positive for at Least One Drug

By R. Gil Kerlikowske.
Huffington Post
May 17, 2012

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