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[CAMH @CAMHnews]

"There really isn't a safe amount of #alcohol to drink."

CAMH independent scientist, Dr. Kevin Shield (@KevinDShield), joined @CBCMaritimeNoon to discuss the recently proposed updates to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines.

Listen here:
https://t.co/0qKXrhNEYS

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

@GoodMedicineYXE on The Current with Matt Galloway - Aug. 31, 2022: A new report suggests a few drinks aren’t as harmless as we thought

https://t.co/yicwAfyzp6

[CJAD 800 Montreal @CJAD800]

New research by @CAMHnews paints a startling picture when it comes to alcohol consumption. @KevinDShield joined @aaronrand and @natashaCJAD with more. Listen: https://t.co/xcimHdGb6m

[CCSA @CCSACanada]

Calling all #healthcare professionals! We want your input on Canada’s Low-Risk #Alcohol #Drinking Guidelines final report. An online consultation is on now. Have your say: https://t.co/auVX0TzUfx
#LRDG #HarmReduction #CdnHealth

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

Proud to be part of this great project on informing Canadians of the health risks posed by harmful alcohol use.

[CAMH Research @CAMHResearch]

Since the original release of the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs), new evidence has emerged about alcohol-related mortality and morbidity.

According to new proposed @CCSACanada LRDGs, 6+ drinks per week leads to increased health risks.

More:
https://t.co/IMjk8HvIZ9

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

Harold Johnson of Montreal Lake Cree Nation, has had a tremendous impact on the health of Indigenous Canadians and all other Canadians. Many alcohol researchers have stood and will continue to stand on the shoulder of this giant.

@haroldrjohnson

https://t.co/qRTEzhGPHw

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

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[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

Meet PAHOLA the latest "person" innovating the treatment for alcohol use disorders.

https://t.co/RW39EeM2NE

CHAT WITH PAHOLA TODAY https://t.co/BbfH9yOPII

#MentalHealthIsHealth

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

Happy to be part of the multidisciplinary team making treatment for alcohol use more widely available.

#MentalHealthIsHealth

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are powerful tools for expanding access to information and care. @WHO is proud to introduce Pahola, to help people assess their alcohol risk, cut down on their drinking, or seek treatment and recovery.
https://t.co/AoSotW9jZI

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

Welcome to the Future of Mental Health.

Happy to be part of this breakthrough project with @Soulmachines, ROOFTOP, @pahowho and @CAMHResearch

Digital Humans will lead to the democratization of health care, helping those most in need.

https://t.co/3LAqMjQU1I

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

If you know the Science it is very easy to argue against this.

1) Alcohol sales have not decreased due to COVID

2) Increased availability increases harms (worsening the ER and liver cirrhosis crises)

3) Alcohol has a net negative effect on the economy.

#mentalhealthishealth

[Tristan Imgrund @tristan_sudbury]

Ontario-centric COVID recovery as well as convenience.

This is tough initiative to argue against.

In total contrast to The Beer Store, owned by multinational corporations.

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

The Effective Reproduction Number (Rt) is a basic concept that is overlooked.

If the Rt is above 1 things are getting worse.

The higher the Rt the quicker things get bad.

HOWEVER, things can get out of hand even with Rt values just above 1, it just takes a while.

[Tristan Imgrund @tristan_sudbury]

If the rate of growth Ontario has experienced the past two weeks is sustained, we will reach:

- 1,000 cases between September 2nd and September 9th, and

- Between 2,300 and 4,700 cases by Thanksgiving

[Tristan Imgrund @tristan_sudbury]

If the rate of growth Ontario has experienced the past two weeks is sustained, we will reach:

- 1,000 cases between September 2nd and September 9th, and

- Between 2,300 and 4,700 cases by Thanksgiving

[CAPRAustralia @CAPRAustralia]

9. Reducing the Harmful Use of Alcohol: Have International Targets Been Met? by Jürgen Rehm, Sally Casswell, @MantheyJakob, Robin Room and @kevindshield: https://t.co/r8TdkW1LAG 7/7

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

It's hard to predict increases in COVID cases based on a small number of observations (i.e., there will be a high amount of uncertainty in these models).

However, it is clear cases (which are underestimated) are trending upward, and interventions are needed.

[Aristotle Voineskos @AVoineskos]

Partnership among @mhcc_ @EPI_Canada @CIHR_IRSC
@vetscanada leads to 18 grants to better understand impact of #cannabis on #mentalhealth. Congrats to all esp the 5 to @camhnews scientists focusing on Vets, Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+ & IRER populations
https://t.co/LNlasAImBz

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

It was great to talk with @CTVOttMornLive about the impact of alcohol use on cancer.

For those considering cutting down: even small reductions can have a positive impact on health.

For those who need help cutting down: Canada has some amazing resources: https://t.co/F3CPhDlyKp

[CTV Your Morning Ottawa @CTVYMOttawa]

"EVEN MODERATE TO LOW AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL POSE THIS KIND OF RISK" | @CAMHResearch Independent Scientist Dr. @KevinDShield joins us with more on the recent study linking alcohol use to a higher risk of cancer.
https://t.co/y79ROLIjPY via @ctvottawa

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Every year harmful use of #alcohol 🍻 is responsible for 3 million deaths.

[Kevin Shield - Inactive account @KevinDShield]

A terrible situation is getting worse.

The increase in overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for Safe Supply for people suffering from Addiction.

@CAMHnews @StatCan_eng

https://t.co/2HNANwgCbb

[Charles Parry @profparry]

Dr Kevin Shield at WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs & Addictive Behavours today showing that harm per litre of alcohol (for both death & disability) is higher for countries with a lower human development index (HDI) @WHO @KevinDShield