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The LeDain commission final report describes alcohol as Canada's current number one drug of abuse and likely, according to the report, to remain in th(...)
The LeDain commission final report describes alcohol as Canada's current number one drug of abuse and likely, according to the report, to remain in th(...)

The LeDain commission final report describes alcohol as Canada's current number one drug of abuse and likely, according to the report, to remain in th(...)

Date12/27/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: The LeDain commission final report describes alcohol as Canada's current number one drug of abuse and likely; according to the report; to remain in the top position. The report asks; What is this drug which has been hailed by some as the 'water of life' and 'nectar of the gods'; and damned by other as ' second only to war' as a source of human problems? With lowering of drinking age in Ontario to 18; youth-oriented bars continue to flourish.
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An old familiar drug, alcohol, is increasing in popularity with young people as the use of some other drugs declines, addiction experts and schools of(...)
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LeDain royal commission on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs listens to evidence during its opening session in Toronto last October. Members of commission (...)
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Final price list
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1926
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