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Visions - Alcohol

Vol. 2, No. 9 (Spring 2006) | 40 pages | PDF (1.2 MB)

 Background

  • Editor's message (Christina Martens)

  • Alcohol: Our favourite drug [guest editorial] (Tim Stockwell)

  • Letters to the editor

  • Alcohol and British Columbians (Sara Perry)

  • How Much is Too Much and How Often is Too Often? Alcohol consumption guidelines (Nicole Pankratz)

  • Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Anxiety (Stephenie Gold)

  • The Role of Nutrition in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction (Sarah Fielden)

  • Drinking More and Enjoying it Less: Girls, women and alcohol (Nancy Poole, Amy Salmon and Lorraine Greaves)

  • What Knowledge and Whose Knowing Counts? Fetal alcohol syndrome examined (Carolyn Schellenberg)

  • Words, Values and Canadians: Toward a common language of diversity and respect (Dan Reist)

  • Pregnant Women and Alcohol: We need to move from stigma to support (Nancy Poole and Christine Urquhart)

Experiences and Perspectives

Alternatives and Approaches

  • Harm Reduction, Alcohol and Homelessness: Ottawa's Managed Alcohol Project (Kim Meier)

  • A Strength-Based Look: How alcohol use is being addressed at post-secondary institutions in BC (Jeff Thompson)

  • Al-Anon and Alateen: Support for the supporters (Rose J.)

  • Treatment: What is it? Where do I get it? (Dan Reist)

  • Kids Deconstruct Alcohol Advertising Through New Media Education Program (MNet)

Regional Programs

  • Calling the Alcohol and Drug Helpline Can Provide Impetus for Change (Hazel Smith)

  • 'Namgis Treatment Centre: A front-line addictions worker calls for more transition services (Pat Davis)

  • SWAP Introduces Art Therapy and LGTB-Focused Counselling to Seniors (Jane Thomas)

  • A Safe Place for Women in 12-step Recovery Programs: Avalon Recovery Society (Michelle MacQuarrie)

  • Sobering and Assessment Centre: VIHA's response (George Lowery)

  • Resources