Press release
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11 April 2012
Éduc’alcool welcomes the coming into force of zero blood-alcohol for drivers under age 22
Montréal, April 11, 2012 – Éduc’alcool welcomes the coming into force on April 15, 2012, of the provision in Bill 71 prohibiting young people under age 22 from driving with…
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9 January 2012
Éduc’alcool launches its biggest campaign ever to reduce excessive drinking
Montreal, January 9, 2012 – Today marks the launch of the most ambitious Éduc’alcool campaign ever, intended to publicize as widely as possible the “2-3-4-0” low-risk drinking formula. The ultimate…
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12 December 2011
Driving while impaired: Éduc’alcool in favour of random breath testing to increase the perception that the law will be enforced
Since it increases people’s perception that they are likely to be stopped if they drive while impaired and simplifies police procedures, Éduc’alcool supports the Government of Québec’s request to make…
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23 November 2011
Éduc’alcool joins with bar owners for Nuit magique
Imagine an evening during which… nobody drinks one too many all drivers know they can drive safely everyone has fun AND feels safe. On the night of November 25-26, 2011,…
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8 September 2011
A joint initiative of Éduc’alcool and Lettres en main: New publication on alcohol for the functionally illiterate
Éduc’alcool and Lettres en main have published a new booklet on alcohol intended for free distribution to those struggling with literacy and the organizations that support them. Just under half…
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8 July 2011
A wonderful initiative led by Kelsey Bissonnette: Donation to Éduc’alcool by the Saint-Jérôme Scorpions
Today Kelsey Bissonnette, Director of the Saint-Jérôme Scorpions Cheerleading Squad, made a donation to Éduc’alcool, which gave the organization 10% of the revenue of her team’s most recent show. In…
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4 July 2011
Public health, NGOs and Industry: Search for convergence at the Éduc’alcool conference at Vinexpo 2011
Bordeaux, June 2011 — An expert panel, exceptional lectures, the search for convergence, without hiding disagreements, to promote moderate consumption and prevent problems associated with alcohol abuse—this is what has…
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29 June 2011
To prevent drunk driving: Éduc’alcool launches the english version of its blood-alcohol content calculator for iPhone
Éduc’alcool has launched today the English version of its most advanced and sophisticated blood-alcohol content (BAC) calculator for iPhone. The extremely user-friendly application also serves to educate and raise awareness….
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31 May 2011
Éduc’alcool seeks to reduce tolerance for excessive drinking during Quebec’s National Holiday: When people drink too much, our pride is what gets bombed.
Quebec’s National Holiday is all about asserting our national pride. It’s a time to celebrate what’s best about us, not put our worst on display. We can’t let those who…
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18 April 2011
Alcohol and mental health: A warning from Éduc’alcool: Stores that sell alcohol are not pharmacies
Montreal, April 18, 2011 – The temptation to drink excessively or in an uncontrolled manner can be strong under certain circumstances, such as during a stressful situation, an unfortunate event,…
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1 April 2011
Planche pour tes chums !*
Éduc’alcool, in cooperation with Esplanade des jeunes, is pleased to launch the voting zone for its new campaign intended to make young people aged 12 to 17 more aware about…
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7 March 2011
Éduc’alcool sets the record straight: Nine out of ten Quebecers never drive while impaired.
Montreal, March 7, 2011 – Contrary to the alarming and hard-to-believe results of a study released last December stating that 37% of Quebecers had admitted to driving while impaired, a…
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29 December 2010
Éduc’alcool launches the blood-alcohol content calculator for iPhone
Éduc’alcool has launched the most advanced and sophisticated blood-alcohol content (BAC) calculator currently available for iPhone. The extremely user-friendly application also serves to educate and raise awareness. There really is…
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22 November 2010
Éduc’alcool chooses spoonerisms for Christmas
Éduc’alcool launched its traditional Christmas campaign this year with a couple of cute French spoonerisms on postcards distributed free at various locations and on posterettes in bar and restaurant restrooms….
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15 October 2010
The new Pocheville is here
Éduc’alcool is proud to announce that the new and improved version of Pocheville is now online at pocheville.ca. Pocheville (basically, Loserville) is a French-only interactive site designed to make young…
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1 October 2010
Éduc’alcool creates a new logo for low-risk drinking
From some years now, Éduc’alcool has been promoting low-risk drinking. A hugely popular publication in the Alcohol and Health series – which can be downloaded or ordered anywhere in Quebec…
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25 August 2010
Major fall campaign: Up close and way too personal…
As the fall term gets under way with its parties and pledge drives, Éduc’alcool is launching a major campaign to make young people aware of how alcohol abuse can affect…
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28 June 2010
Éduc’alcool and the Livesaving Society join in a summer campaign: Half a million cards to make people smile – and think about alcohol abuse
Montreal, June 2010. – Once again, Éduc’alcool is using humour to remind Quebecers to avoid abusing alcohol over the summer. A series of three free postcards, produced in cooperation with…
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22 February 2010
National assembly of Québec recognizes Éduc’alcool’s exemplary contribution
National assembly of Québec recognizes Éduc’alcool’s exemplary contribution February 2010 – Éduc’alcool received an official nod of recognition from the National Assembly of Québec on February 11, when the members…
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25 January 2010
A message from Éduc’alcool to all Quebecers: Congratulations on 20 years of moderation
January 2010 – Éduc’alcool is 20 years old. But we’re not patting ourselves on the back or celebrating this milestone ourselves. What we have chosen to do, without denying the…
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12 January 2010
Adolescent drinking: Éduc’alcool warns against early alcohol use
January 2010 – – The longer adolescents wait before drinking and getting drunk for the first time, and the more their introduction to alcohol occurs under appropriate circumstances and with…
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