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New report explores risk factors for high rates of suicide, substance use among Inuit

Ottawa, Oct. 13, 2021 — A new report sheds light on the risk and protective factors for suicide among Inuit across Northern Canada.

  • Treatment

‘Tough love kills:’ White Rock event to guide families struggling with addiction

  • Mental Health

New report explores risk factors for high rates of suicide, substance use among Inuit

  • Alcohol

Hausse de la consommation excessive d’alcool chez les Québécois

  • Alcohol

Alcohol consumption down, but excessive drinking up among Quebecers: Survey

  • Opioids
  • Harm Reduction

Alberta expands overdose prevention app to users in Edmonton amid rising opioid deaths

  • Cannabis

Cannabis has been legal almost 3 years, yet retailers say banks are shutting them out

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