Award-winning
journalist Ann
Dowsett Johnston
returns to Kingston to launch her new book: Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and
Alcohol at this year’s Kingston WritersFest.
“Drink”
chronicles the rise in risky drinking among women, as well as Ann’s personal
story. In a Toronto Star piece written to coincide with her book
launch Ann describes her days in rehab:
“I am doing battle. I am battling for
consciousness. I want to go to bed sober. I want to remember my dreams. I want
to know myself without alcohol.”
Women are fast
approaching the consumption patterns of men and the alcohol industry is
marketing to women like never before.
While many people may say “so what?”, the rising trend in risky drinking
among women has those of us working in public health wondering how we can stem
the tide.
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2013 / 4:30–5:30 pm Where: Bellevue South, Holiday Inn Kingston
Cost: General admission: $13.50 online /$17.00 onsite
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