TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Combined alcohol and cannabis use linked to adverse consequences in young adults, York U led study finds Research found users more likely to combine substances in times of high stress and challenging emotions in order to achieve a greater high By Emina Gamulin A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of  more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Scotia Scholars Award allows StFX students to address real world health problems Addressing real world health problems, contributing to health equity, and making meaningful contributions to their communities are some of the outcomes of receiving the Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia, say 14 StFX students. The $9,000 award supports students with exceptional potential who are enga more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * UVic launches world's first library-based institute of advanced studies In an era of misinformation, disinformation and information overload, academic libraries are no longer simply repositories for the products of research. The University of Victoria (UVic) Libraries' new Kula: Library Futures Academy will provide a hub for accelerating transdisciplinary research and fosterin more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Virtual reality a 'safe space' for youth counselling: Brock-Pathstone research By Cathy Majtenyi For many children and teens, virtual reality (VR) headsets are a gateway to immersive video game worlds. But Nicole Luke thinks they could also open the door to better mental health. "There's a different kind of experience in this type of space. VR is a tool that can give anxious youth a safe space to expres more PR