Highs & Lows: Canadian Perspectives on Women and Substance Use

Nancy Poole and Lorraine Greaves, Editors

Developed through a partnership between the British Columbia Centre of
Excellence for Women's Health and the Centre for Addiction and Mental
Health in Toronto.

Women's and girls' substance use is now recognized as an important
health, economic and social issue in Canada. However, most books about
alcohol and other drug use do not address the unique needs and
circumstances of this population. Highs & Lows draws on the latest
theory and research to offer strategies for improving practice and
developing policy to support women with substance use problems. This
unique book includes contributions from nearly 100 experts on women's
substance use, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers,
clinical therapists, health promoters, academics, alternative health
care providers, women's health advocates - and women who have been
affected by substance use.

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Highs & Lows Book Launch

January 24, 2008 - 4:30-5:30pm

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown - 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby

Please join us to celebrate the BC launch of Highs & Lows: Canadian Perspectives on Women and Substance Use!

In attendance will be:

WHRN Co-Leaders Nancy Poole and Lorraine Greaves, editors and Julia Greenbaum, project coordinator from CAMH.

This event is held in conjunction with the Association of Substance Abuse Programs of BC Risks, Rewards & Responsibilities Conference 2008. Space is limited. Please RSVP by email to Marie Dussault.

Learn more about Highs and Lows here. Download the event flyer here.