Archive for October 25th, 2007
SFU Prof Gets Honour
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Burnaby News Leader
Oct 11 2007
Simon
Fraser
University professor Bruce Alexander has been honoured for his controversial career.
The psychology prof and a pioneer in human addiction research has won the 2007 Nora and Ted Sterling Prize.
In his 30-year career at SFU, Alexander’s research on drugs and addiction, and the myths of drug-induced addiction, has been more often than [...]
Jimson Weed Causes Concern
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Jordana Huber,
Canwest News Service
Oct. 10th,2007
TORONTO — Police in Niagara region are warning parents to speak with their children about the dangers of trying jimson weed after three teens ingested the poisonous plant and had to be rushed to hospital. Police have not been able to speak with the three boys, aged 14 to 17, [...]