Alcohol Addiction

• Peterborough Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic to relocate to downtown pharmacy

  The clinic as of July 12 will be at Burnham Pharmacy at 432 George St. N. — shifting from its current location at the Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic.

  Health

  Jul 10, 2023
  
• Winnipeg organization points to cannabis as a prime culprit in youth addiction

  However, the use of cannabis isn't the only concern as alcohol consumption and dependency continues to be an issue.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2022
  
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• Calgary addiction recovery centre seeks to expand, reports growing waitlist for services

  Plans are underway for an expansion of Fresh Start Recovery Centre's post-treatment system in Calgary.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2021
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• Okanagan man shares personal story to highlight urgent need for more addiction treatment beds

  Bill's Place is 20-bed government subsidized addictions treatment facility operated by the not-for-profit organization Turning Points Collaborative Society.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2021
• Canadian actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47 after struggling with addiction, mental health

  The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of an accomplished Canadian actor. Away from the spotlight, Kirby Morrow was hiding a dark secret that cost him his life.

  Entertainment

  Dec 10, 2020
• Lethbridge addictions treatment staff, patients talk recovery during COVID-19 pandemic

  Staff and clients and the Southern Alcor Manor, an addictions treatment facility in Lethbridge, shared how the pandemic has changed the recovery process.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020
• Elliot, an alcoholic, asked his parole officer for help. She sent him back to prison

  Global News documents one man's life in and out of prison, watching him wrestle with addiction in a system experts say isn't well equipped to support him.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
• The science of addiction: How our bodies get hooked on drugs, alcohol

  Roughly six million Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 25, 2019
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• MLA for Chester-St. Margaret’s seeking professional help after driving under the influence

  Hugh MacKay says he has struggled with alcohol addiction issues for several years and has been actively undergoing treatment since 2004.

  Politics

  Oct 15, 2019
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• 11th annual Ride for Recovery motorcycle rally rolls through Calgary

  The 11th annual Ride for Recovery motorcycle rally rolled through Calgary Saturday. The event looks to bring awareness to addiction recovery.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2019