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Proof: The New Science of Alcohol
On January 14th, 2026, our community gathered for a watch party of The Nature of Things episode titled Proof: The New Science of Alcohol . This 45-minute program presents the latest scientific findings from researchers across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., while also exploring the cultural and historical aspects of alcohol. Our local community in Antigonish, Dr. Thompson, and students from the Substance Use and Health in Emerging Adulthood (SHEA) Lab, who are actively invol
Balancing Books, Sports, and Social Life: A Student-Athlete’s Perspective on Drinking
As a university student you have to balance so much: living on your own for the first time, juggling schoolwork, social events, managing...
StFX researchers partner with local brewery to launch health warning labels on alcohol products
Dr. Kara Thompson, Research Chair in Substance Use Policy and Prevention at St. Francis Xavier University, and Director of the Victor and...
Alcohol Policy Consulting with Dr. Thompson
Learn how Dr. Thompson can assist your educational institution in navigating the complexities of alcohol regulations.
Study: How do Atlantic Canadian Universities perform in campus alcohol policies?
ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA --- The Campus Alcohol Policy Project (CAPP), led by Dr. Kara Thompson, Director of the SHEA (Substance...
Strengthening Alcohol Policies on Atlantic Canadian Campuses
This report compares campus alcohol policies at 12 Atlantic Canadian Universities to best practices using their data.
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