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Taking the first step in the journey of healing from sexual abuse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Native Healing Connection.

Through the Native Healing Connection program, people who have been sexually abused-or are still being abused-can call a toll-free number, and be connected with counselors or other trained people in their community who can help them along their healing path. All calls made to the toll-free number are completely confidential.

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Relentless and potentially devastating addictions can shake a family tree and cause havoc in a community.

Canada's 2001 National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), Nov. 18 to 24, is a time for Canadians to unite and fight against this common enemy.

Families suffering and learning to cope with the challenges of fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects, a result of substance abuse during pregnancy, will be honored during this year's event.

Interim event co-ordinator Jean Fulkner said the effects are among the "very tangible results of alcohol abuse."

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Relentless and potentially devastating addictions can shake a family tree and cause havoc in a community.

Canada's 2001 National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), Nov. 18 to 24, is a time for Canadians to unite and fight against this common enemy.

Families suffering and learning to cope with the challenges of fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects, a result of substance abuse during pregnancy, will be honored during this year's event.

Interim event co-ordinator Jean Fulkner said the effects are among the "very tangible results of alcohol abuse."

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Relentless and potentially devastating addictions can shake a family tree and cause havoc in a community.

Canada's 2001 National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), Nov. 18 to 24, is a time for Canadians to unite and fight against this common enemy.

Families suffering and learning to cope with the challenges of fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects, a result of substance abuse during pregnancy, will be honored during this year's event.

Interim event co-ordinator Jean Fulkner said the effects are among the "very tangible results of alcohol abuse."

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Relentless and potentially devastating addictions can shake a family tree and cause havoc in a community.

Canada's 2001 National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), Nov. 18 to 24, is a time for Canadians to unite and fight against this common enemy.

Families suffering and learning to cope with the challenges of fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects, a result of substance abuse during pregnancy, will be honored during this year's event.

Interim event co-ordinator Jean Fulkner said the effects are among the "very tangible results of alcohol abuse."

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs or the body cannot use the insulin that is produced properly.

? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is required to ensure energy we receive from food is allowed to enter the bodies cells. When insulin is not available or not working properly, the energy from the food we eat stays in the blood stream and the blood sugar level rises.

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs or the body cannot use the insulin that is produced properly.

? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is required to ensure energy we receive from food is allowed to enter the bodies cells. When insulin is not available or not working properly, the energy from the food we eat stays in the blood stream and the blood sugar level rises.

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs or the body cannot use the insulin that is produced properly.

? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is required to ensure energy we receive from food is allowed to enter the bodies cells. When insulin is not available or not working properly, the energy from the food we eat stays in the blood stream and the blood sugar level rises.

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs or the body cannot use the insulin that is produced properly.

? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is required to ensure energy we receive from food is allowed to enter the bodies cells. When insulin is not available or not working properly, the energy from the food we eat stays in the blood stream and the blood sugar level rises.

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Preventing diabetes by creating healthier communities will be the focus of a conference being held in Saskatoon from Feb. 12 to 14, 2002.

Building Better Tomorrows-Work Together on the Determinants of Health is a conference being organized by the Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre, funded jointly by Health Canada and Saskatchewan Health.

The conference is being held to increase people's understanding of population health promotion approaches, with a specific emphasis on how such approaches can help in the prevention of diabetes.