The subject of alcohol is rather wide ranging and can incorporate a number of issues and interests. Here are a few links and resources that can be used to follow up on particular topics.
Please contact the Manager Food and Beverage Services if there particular subjects which interest you.
Alcohol and Health:
The relationship between drinking and risk to health and well being is complex and the subject of considerable research. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (formerly the Addiction Research Foundation) is one of the world’s leading institutions in research related to addictions.
Associated with the University of Toronto, the link below will access the introductory page.
http://www.camh.net/
One of CAMH’s most recent projects of interest to post-secondary educational institutions is report on the survey of Canadian students on alcohol and other drug use, mental health issues and gambling.
The pdf file can be viewed or downloaded here.
The Student Life Education Company has been an active for years in promoting healthy attitudes towards alcohol use by students. Bacchus, the post-secondary division of Student Life Education Company, offers a variety of seminars, programmes and resources designed specifically for university and college students. Visit the link below for more information.
http://www.bacchus.ca/
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