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s many Canadians make travel A.plans to celebrate the Canada Day long weekend, the Centre for Addicâ€" tion and Mental Health (CAMH) reminds you to be aware of your drivâ€" ing behaviours. â€" New research has found evidence that both victims and perpetrators of roadâ€"rage behaviour increase their risk of being involved in a collision by up to 50 percent. â€" In his study, Road Rage and Colliâ€" sion Involvement, Robert E. Mann, senior scientist, social, prevention and health policy research, CAMH comâ€" piled data from Ontario residents to examine correlations between driving behaviours and collision rates. The first study of its kind â€" investiâ€" gating both victimization and perpeâ€" tration of road rage behaviours â€" found that: On Dec. 28, 2005, ROOF‘s dropâ€"in facility on Queen Street in Kitchener was destroyed by fire. A dropâ€"in centre was temporarily reâ€"established, first at KOR Gallery, then at Trinity United Church, and currently at St. John‘s Kitchen. * Collisions related to roadâ€"rage behaviours were highest among those aged 18 to 35; dropping signifiâ€" RI?OF (Reaching Our Outdoor riends) publicly launched its Building ROOF for Youth campaign last These locations, while allowing ROOF to maintain a minimal level of ROOF kicks off fundraising drive for new home Motorists cautioned about their driving 1 Ciy: iYESlrdietomtnmeMooamde" 1 1 ) Please find a cheque for $26.00 endosed for a 1 year contribution. 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Postal Code: WATFERLOO CHRONICLE * Reported collisions were signifiâ€" cantly lower for those living outâ€" side of urban centres. * 12.7 percent of respondents indiâ€" cated experiencing both victim and services, made it difficult for the youth to access support. i â€" It was determined that ROOF‘s most viable option was to rebuild on its curâ€" rent site, and the Building ROOF for Youth capital campaign was born. Having lost everything, yet still needing to meet an everâ€"growing need, ROOF resoived to turn tragedy into triâ€" umph by creating its own home to meet the needs of its existing programs, and to provide for future program growth. cantly for those aged 35 to 54. "We must be aware of the potential dangers this poses to drivers, evidence has shown that serious road rage is associated with alcohol and substance use as well as stress, anxiety and depression." â€" Over the past few months, ROOF has Senior scientist with CAMH w on o on on d This phase has enabled ROOF to complete a feasibility study, and to garâ€" ner some verbal and monetary support for our campaign. perpetrator behaviour; and are at the highest risk of collision The research also indicates that the more someone engages in road rage behaviour, the likelihood of collision increases dramatically. "The rates of collision remain equal for those who have perpetrated or have been victims of road rage behavâ€" iour at around 85 percent," said Mann, "but for those who have engaged in both behaviours, their risk increases to 157 percent." This new information is significant as celebrations for the long weekend approach. _ 8 80 "We must be aware of the potential dangers this poses to drivers," said Mann "evidence has shown that seriâ€" ous road rage is associated with alcoâ€" hol and substance use as well as stress, anxiety and depression." The study has been published in this month‘s American Journal of Health Behaviour. been working diligently on the "quiet phase" of the campaign, seeking the lead gifts needed for the campaign. _ With a dedicated fundraising team in place, organizers hope to raise more than $500,000 to complete construction of ROOF before the harsh weather, from which homeless youth have no refuge, is once again upon the area. Jacvzzi) ICUZZH. "HotTubs BLOWOUT SAVE UP TO $7,000!!! Lifeetyle Clothing For Men & Women * * Tilley * Royal Robbine * Woolrich * Australian Outback Collection 1440 King St., in Rivermorks, St. Jacob 519â€"664â€"2662 Ride like the Pioneers! 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