2018
Kingston-area health officials support drug decriminalization for personal use
July 17, 2018
Local health officials are looking at some bold recommendations from the Canadian Public Health Association to fight the growing opioid crisis. The chief medical officer for Muskoka-Simcoe has already endorsed a controversial proposal to decriminalize the personal use of psycho-active substances such as cocaine, crystal meth and heroin. Some experts say that would allow them to focus their resources on addiction and treatment instead of enforcement.L’Association canadienne de santé publique appuie Toronto
July 17, 2018
L’Association canadienne de santé publique (ACSP) a joint sa voix à celle de la Ville de Toronto, mardi, afin d’exhorter le gouvernement fédéral à décriminaliser toutes les drogues.Time has come to decriminalize psychoactive drugs: board of health
July 13, 2018
Local public health officials have added their voice to a growing list of communities in the push to decriminalize personal use of psychoactive drugs. The Simcoe Muskoka Board of Health endorsed a statement by the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) at is June meeting. The CPHA has recommended decriminalizing possession of small quantities of illegal substances intended for personal use, as well as ensuring young offenders aren’t charged with trafficking small amounts of drugs also intended for personal use.
Medicinal cannabis use can help mitigate symptoms of PTSD, study says
May 31, 2018
The study is the first national-scale indication of the effectiveness of cannabis at mitigating the hallmark symptoms of PTSD. It was presented on Thursday at the annual conference of the Canadian Public Health Association in Montreal.Experts say Alberta’s drug education urgently needs an update
May 21, 2018
Canadian Public Health Association executive director Ian Culbert lamented that much of Canada is stuck in a “1980s Nancy Reagan ‘just say no to drugs’ approach,” and opposition from parents and politicians make it challenging to move past that. “The challenge with schools is that education around ‘sensitive topics’ such as sex education, alcohol and drug use gets very politicized. So finding the best practice does not always match up with what parents would necessarily want to be taught to their children,” he said.CPHA Readies to Combat Pot Smoking While Driving
April 17, 2018
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is updating their pot and driving campaign as cannabis legalization nears. The updated version of the campaign includes information on current impaired driving laws and legislation being proposed to strengthen those laws. The CPHA’s main objective of raising awareness of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving, remains unchanged.Canadian Public Health Association updates pot and driving campaign
April 12, 2018
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is concerned many young people in the country don’t understand the risks of driving while under the influence of cannabis. As a result, the CPHA is launching an updated version of its pot and driving campaign.Letter: Gambling has health impacts
April 8, 2018
The Ontario Medical Association produced a paper entitled Gambling and Health in Ontario, based on published reports by the Canadian Public Health Association and Toronto Public Health Unit. From three to four per cent of the population will become problem gamblers experiencing negative consequences on finances, employment, relationships and substance abuse.
Mangez plus de légumes et moins de viande
February 26, 2018
Les conversations du Nouvel An à propos du régime alimentaire abondent encore à la pause détente partout au Canada; les gens discutent des effets bénéfiques ou néfastes du sucre, du gluten, de la viande, des produits laitiers, du tofu et d’autres aliments. Des articles scientifiques, des vedettes de renom et des représentants de divers groupes produisent, transforment et vendent de la nourriture et veulent à attirer notre attention pendant que nous cherchons la bonne façon de manger.The Draft Revamped Canada Food Guide Says Eat More Plants, Less Meat
February 21, 2018
What is a healthy diet? New Year's diet conversations still abound around as people debate the various merits and shortcomings of sugar, gluten, meat, dairy, tofu and other edibles. Scientific articles, shiny celebrities and representatives of various groups who produce, transform and sell food all compete for our attention as we try to figure out what to eat. How is anyone supposed to know who to listen to?