Dr. Barry Dworkin

The number of hospitalizations for alcohol and other drugs have overtaken those for heart attacks and stroke. Mental health issues are a significant contributing factor and needs to be addressed.

Health Headlines Commentary for May 31, 2019

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Source:

More Canadians hospitalized for alcohol and drugs than heart attacks, strokes: study

Reference:

Common Challenges, Shared Priorities
Measuring Access to Home and Community Care and to Mental Health and Addictions Services in Canada

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