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Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain

For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial – and a less dangerous – alternative, according to new research from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU).

Nov 19, 2019

UBC In The News

Nov 19, 2019

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Nov 18, 2019

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Nov 15, 2019

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Nov 14, 2019

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Nov 13, 2019

Gamblers under the influence of alcohol place higher bets after losses

Gamblers under the influence of alcohol place higher bets after losses

When gamblers get tipsy, they tend to follow a losing spin of the roulette wheel with higher bets than sober gamblers do.

Nov 13, 2019

UBC In The News

Nov 12, 2019

UBC experts on Don Cherry’s firing

UBC experts on Don Cherry’s firing

Hockey broadcaster Don Cherry has been dismissed as co-host of “Coach’s Corner” following comments he made on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night.

Nov 12, 2019

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Drug discount cards could actually cost patients more

New research published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reveals that brand-name drug discount cards are leading to higher health care spending in Canada—increased costs that are ultimately passed on to patients.

Nov 12, 2019

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Nov 8, 2019

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Nov 7, 2019

UBC experts on Remembrance Day

UBC experts on Remembrance Day

Canadians will recognize Remembrance Day on Nov. 11.

Nov 7, 2019

Eight tips for promoting men’s health

Eight tips for promoting men’s health

Successful men’s health programs are the ones that recognize and adapt to social forces that uniquely affect men, UBC research shows.

Nov 7, 2019

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Nov 6, 2019

Karla Williams is studying tiny structures linked to metastatic breast cancer.

UBC expert immobilizes tiny structures linked to metastatic breast cancer

Karla Williams is researching potential treatments for metastatic breast cancer by studying structures in cancer cells that are thought to play a key role in the spread of the disease.

Nov 6, 2019

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Nov 5, 2019

Cannabis could help alleviate depression and suicidality among people with PTSD

Cannabis could help alleviate depression and suicidality among people with PTSD

Cannabis may be helping Canadians cope with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests.

Nov 5, 2019

Canada is one of the only countries with universal health care that does not also have universal access to contraception for women. Credit: Unsplash

Birth control options out of reach for many low-income women

Young, low-income women in Canada are less likely to use more effective methods of birth control like the pill, and more likely to use no contraception or condoms only, according to new UBC research.

Nov 5, 2019

UBC experts on Elizabeth May resignation, U.S. election, Safe Third Country Agreement

UBC experts on Elizabeth May resignation, U.S. election, Safe Third Country Agreement

UBC experts are available to comment on Elizabeth May’s resignation, the upcoming U.S. election, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.

Nov 4, 2019