(to make one of you, go here.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Say it ain't so
So apparently there are "better drugs on the market":
B.Y.O.B., New Brunswick hospital tells patients
From the CBC
One of the few remaining hospitals in New Brunswick to prescribe liquor and beer is telling patients they'll soon have to buy their own alcohol.
The long-standing practice of prescribing alcohol for medicinal purposes – such as giving beer to breastfeeding women, to help people sleep or to increase appetites – still exists in three New Brunswick hospitals. Dr. Edouard Hendriks, head of Edmundston's health authority. Hospital pharmacies in Saint John, Bathurst and Edmundston keep alcohol on hand for for prescription-only, therapeutic purposes. But as of Jan. 1, the hospital in Edmundston will no longer keep a booze supply. The head of Edmundston's health authority, Dr. Edouard Hendriks, says times have changed. "The main reason is because in the past few years, research on medical use of alcohol has diminished, and actually, we have so many other medications on the market that work, that are much safer and can still meet the patients' needs," said Hendriks.
However, the change doesn't mean an alcohol-free hospital. Patients can still have their families bring in liquor or beer, if it's prescribed. "It's up to the family to bring it, providing the doctor has determined it is to treat a medical condition," said Hendriks. "So if the doctor prescribes, for example, an ounce of something to fall asleep, it will be controlled by the medical professionals at the hospital to ensure the patient receives it in a safe and timely way."
Alcohol use criticized:
Medical beer under lock. The medicinal use of liquor or beer has its critics. Dr. Raju Hajela, a past president of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine, says the use of alcohol is far too common when there are better drugs on the market. While alcohol may be used under strictly monitored conditions in the hospital, he says, the patient may not be able to control how much they use once they get home. The patient may think 'If one beer is good, two beers are great,' he said. It could also be a problem for nurses, who have to enforce the alcohol cutoff for patients, said Hajela.
In other news, my birthday was fantastic, and proved that Mark is definitely deserving of the boyfriend of the year award! Alos, I now own skis, so if anyone feels like going skiing, I'm in!
B.Y.O.B., New Brunswick hospital tells patients
From the CBC
One of the few remaining hospitals in New Brunswick to prescribe liquor and beer is telling patients they'll soon have to buy their own alcohol.
The long-standing practice of prescribing alcohol for medicinal purposes – such as giving beer to breastfeeding women, to help people sleep or to increase appetites – still exists in three New Brunswick hospitals. Dr. Edouard Hendriks, head of Edmundston's health authority. Hospital pharmacies in Saint John, Bathurst and Edmundston keep alcohol on hand for for prescription-only, therapeutic purposes. But as of Jan. 1, the hospital in Edmundston will no longer keep a booze supply. The head of Edmundston's health authority, Dr. Edouard Hendriks, says times have changed. "The main reason is because in the past few years, research on medical use of alcohol has diminished, and actually, we have so many other medications on the market that work, that are much safer and can still meet the patients' needs," said Hendriks.
However, the change doesn't mean an alcohol-free hospital. Patients can still have their families bring in liquor or beer, if it's prescribed. "It's up to the family to bring it, providing the doctor has determined it is to treat a medical condition," said Hendriks. "So if the doctor prescribes, for example, an ounce of something to fall asleep, it will be controlled by the medical professionals at the hospital to ensure the patient receives it in a safe and timely way."
Alcohol use criticized:
Medical beer under lock. The medicinal use of liquor or beer has its critics. Dr. Raju Hajela, a past president of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine, says the use of alcohol is far too common when there are better drugs on the market. While alcohol may be used under strictly monitored conditions in the hospital, he says, the patient may not be able to control how much they use once they get home. The patient may think 'If one beer is good, two beers are great,' he said. It could also be a problem for nurses, who have to enforce the alcohol cutoff for patients, said Hajela.
In other news, my birthday was fantastic, and proved that Mark is definitely deserving of the boyfriend of the year award! Alos, I now own skis, so if anyone feels like going skiing, I'm in!
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
I'm A-OK
Its good to know. I wasn't really worried or anything, about whether I wasn't ok, but it's nice to be assured that I am. Thanks to Mark for that confirmation.
This last weekend was exhausting, but pretty great at the same time. Mark and I drove out to London on Friday for Megan's (and I guess mine too) birthday party, where I had a great time talking to people like Megan and John and Mark and cool new people like Danielle and Arieh. I also got killed at Mario Cart, but I'm going to remedy that in a couple of weeks by buying myself a gamecube and the game and getting some crazy skills. First I'm hoping that I can finish at least ONE of my two papes, because lord knows how much work I'll get done after getting the gamecube.
Fantastic news: on our way out of london, we went to Barakat so I could get my shawarma fix. I told Barakat-guy how much I miss their shawarma in Toronto, aka "the land of mediocre shawarma" and he said that he might be opening up a Barakat in toronto soon! I don't think my fingers can get any more crossed.
Saturday night was spent at Matt Doherty's for the leafs game and there must have been something in the tea because everybody was hilarious.
Sunday was recovery, American Analog Set, and school.
And TOMORROW is Green Room!
Yay!
This last weekend was exhausting, but pretty great at the same time. Mark and I drove out to London on Friday for Megan's (and I guess mine too) birthday party, where I had a great time talking to people like Megan and John and Mark and cool new people like Danielle and Arieh. I also got killed at Mario Cart, but I'm going to remedy that in a couple of weeks by buying myself a gamecube and the game and getting some crazy skills. First I'm hoping that I can finish at least ONE of my two papes, because lord knows how much work I'll get done after getting the gamecube.
Fantastic news: on our way out of london, we went to Barakat so I could get my shawarma fix. I told Barakat-guy how much I miss their shawarma in Toronto, aka "the land of mediocre shawarma" and he said that he might be opening up a Barakat in toronto soon! I don't think my fingers can get any more crossed.
Saturday night was spent at Matt Doherty's for the leafs game and there must have been something in the tea because everybody was hilarious.
Sunday was recovery, American Analog Set, and school.
And TOMORROW is Green Room!
Yay!
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Things of note:
- Deborah pointed out that during our Neurobiology of Vision class, some lady randomly walked in and was about to grab food from the fruit/cookie platters that Hugh orders for us (best class ever), and then she decided not to, and left. This was during class, and likely during class presentations. I'm figuring she left emptyhanded because she caught the fiery scorn in Deborah's eyes.
- Tonight Im doing a fill-in from 9-10 on CHRY, and I'm going to be playing only songs from bands that will be in Toronto in the next two months.
- This week has been CRAZY. I can't wait until tomorrow (the partying in London part, not the weeping for freedom part).
- If you didn't get that last part: tomorrow is Rememberance Day.
- Tomorrow is also drive to London day!! Megan and I will be celebrating in STYLE. By style, I mean drunkenly wearing animal toques.
- Deborah pointed out that during our Neurobiology of Vision class, some lady randomly walked in and was about to grab food from the fruit/cookie platters that Hugh orders for us (best class ever), and then she decided not to, and left. This was during class, and likely during class presentations. I'm figuring she left emptyhanded because she caught the fiery scorn in Deborah's eyes.
- Tonight Im doing a fill-in from 9-10 on CHRY, and I'm going to be playing only songs from bands that will be in Toronto in the next two months.
- This week has been CRAZY. I can't wait until tomorrow (the partying in London part, not the weeping for freedom part).
- If you didn't get that last part: tomorrow is Rememberance Day.
- Tomorrow is also drive to London day!! Megan and I will be celebrating in STYLE. By style, I mean drunkenly wearing animal toques.
Friday, November 04, 2005
Of Montreal video
Dave's right - they won't be showing this on much music very often. But it's very very good, in an untalkative bunny sort of way.
Wraith Pinned to the Mist (And Other Games)
Another thing: Frieda Kahlo is awesome. Her documentary kept me up much longer than any other documentary I've ever watched, which is a lot to say, since documentaries are visual dramamine for me.
Wraith Pinned to the Mist (And Other Games)
Another thing: Frieda Kahlo is awesome. Her documentary kept me up much longer than any other documentary I've ever watched, which is a lot to say, since documentaries are visual dramamine for me.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Boo!
I love halloween. Probably because it makes me feel like I'm 8 years old again, and because its fun to run around neighborhoods at night. This year was fantastic - one of the best halloweens yet - spread between staurday and last night of course.
I spent the weekend in Ingersoll and London with Sharon, and pretty much had her all to myself which was very nice. We had such a good time - I managed (on average) to drink responsibly, by drinking more than a bottle of wine the first night and being DD the next. We went to GT's on Saturday, probably one of my favourite London bars since it's one of the few that isn't whore'd up as much as the other London bars/clubs. I fell back on my cat costume - if I can't be super creative, at least I know I make a good cat - and had the most fun that I've ever had at a bar while sober. ohn showed up, which was probably the highlight of the whoel night - I miss that boy so much! And I got to meet hs lovely girlfriend, what a sweetie. Dave was hilarious in his handmade (by him!!) Robin costume, and Sharon was a hot vampire who attracted all the boys. The wingman of the guy with her tried picking me up, to no avail, and I found out that the 3rd friend was Mark's childhood buddy. GT's indeed. Then we had post-bar McD's, and a late night spoon/talkfest. I left the next day feelng so happy & at peace.
Holy wallstands batman!
Jen's later attempt to get Sharon biting random bargoers backfired, and she turned into a vampire cat - well, got a red neck at least.
The Cat, The Vampire, The Robin, The Rapper, and The Token Brown Guy.
Last night was almosta wreck - I was sitting at home with Mark debating whether to start the movie or watch tv and getting grumpy about all the halloween that was going on outside without me, when we got up, got dressed (me = cat, mark = christmas!) and walked around the neighborhoods for an hour or so and had ice cream out there. I got to see me some super-cute kids, and some awesome neighborhoods/decorated houses.
Halloween, I give you an A+.
I spent the weekend in Ingersoll and London with Sharon, and pretty much had her all to myself which was very nice. We had such a good time - I managed (on average) to drink responsibly, by drinking more than a bottle of wine the first night and being DD the next. We went to GT's on Saturday, probably one of my favourite London bars since it's one of the few that isn't whore'd up as much as the other London bars/clubs. I fell back on my cat costume - if I can't be super creative, at least I know I make a good cat - and had the most fun that I've ever had at a bar while sober. ohn showed up, which was probably the highlight of the whoel night - I miss that boy so much! And I got to meet hs lovely girlfriend, what a sweetie. Dave was hilarious in his handmade (by him!!) Robin costume, and Sharon was a hot vampire who attracted all the boys. The wingman of the guy with her tried picking me up, to no avail, and I found out that the 3rd friend was Mark's childhood buddy. GT's indeed. Then we had post-bar McD's, and a late night spoon/talkfest. I left the next day feelng so happy & at peace.
Holy wallstands batman!
Jen's later attempt to get Sharon biting random bargoers backfired, and she turned into a vampire cat - well, got a red neck at least.
The Cat, The Vampire, The Robin, The Rapper, and The Token Brown Guy.
Last night was almosta wreck - I was sitting at home with Mark debating whether to start the movie or watch tv and getting grumpy about all the halloween that was going on outside without me, when we got up, got dressed (me = cat, mark = christmas!) and walked around the neighborhoods for an hour or so and had ice cream out there. I got to see me some super-cute kids, and some awesome neighborhoods/decorated houses.
Halloween, I give you an A+.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
