The CDC Alcohol Program's mission and supported activities.
The Yukon government’s Managed Alcohol Program still does not have a start date, as the hiring process continues to delay the launch of the program, initially scheduled to begin this past spring in...
An evaluation of a harm reduction program that prescribes alcohol to people who have struggled with homelessness in Halifax is showing positive results almost three years on — but it’s had a surpri...
San Francisco program gives some homeless free booze. Managed alcohol programs can help keep people off the streets and out of jails or morgues, experts say.
What Is Detox? ; Detox alone isn’t treatment, but it’s the first step to getting better for people who are dependent on alcohol. When someone with an alcohol dependence suddenly stops drinking, usually within 6-24 hours after their last drink, they might develop withdrawal symptoms. This can start while they still have alcohol in their blood. Withdrawal symptoms are mild for some but much more serious for others. You may have:
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A managed alcohol program is a program meant to reduce harm for chronic alcoholics. The program involves providing a regular dose of alcohol to individuals with alcohol addiction, typically at a shelter-based harm reduction centre. The centres operating a managed alcohol program are distin...
About 178,000 people die from excessive alcohol use each year. Here's how it impacts public health.
Going to drug or alcohol rehab for the first time can be scary, but it can also help you adopt a healthier lifestyle. Read what to expect from these programs.
A pilot managed alcohol program in San Francisco provides free glasses of beer and vodka shots to homeless alcoholics so that they won't use the city's emergency services.