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Linden Woods residents raise concerns over proposed addictions support centreResidents in the south west neighbourhood of Linden Woods are sharing concerns after approval was granted for a temporary small scale addictions support centre in the community.CanadaJul 17
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Lack of public data raises questions about private addiction care in AlbertaHealth-care professionals are questioning the efficacy of private mental health and addictions care in Alberta due to the lack of public data.HealthJul 16
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Alberta town takes action fighting crime, addressing homelessness, addiction issues“We want to send a message that if you're going to stay in Cold Lake, you have to behave," said Mayor Craig Copeland.CanadaJul 20
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‘Lack of undivided attention’: Addiction to tech affects relationships, experts sayWinnipeg-based sex and relationship therapist Susan Wenzel says she often sees couples fighting over technology encroaching on the attention they want from their partners.TechJul 23
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Construction begins for addictions recovery centre on Siksika NationOfficials with the Alberta government and Siksika Nation broke ground on the Siksika Recovery Community Centre Friday morning, offering an Indigenous-led approach to healing.HealthJun 28
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Action needed to regulate sports-betting advertisements, expert saysThe Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction wants a national strategy to address gambling-related harm.MoneyJul 5
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Removal of safe supplies has made Saskatchewan’s addiction crisis worse, experts sayLocal experts in harm reduction services talk the after-effects of the province discontinuing its safe supply program where free and clean pipes were given to drug users.CanadaJun 26
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She overcame addiction. Now, this Canadian is motivating others to get soberAfter "hitting rock bottom" after a night of partying, Nova Scotia's Danielle Megaffin realized she needed to make serious changes. Now she's using her story to help others.LifestyleJun 14
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‘Building connection’: Man on addiction recovery journey shares path to healingJune marks Men's Mental Health Month, and one man is marking it by celebrating his road to recovery. He says he owes it to a Winnipeg program that has gifted him with connection.HealthJun 12
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Forced to choose between their pets and health, some in B.C. forego drug treatmentA B.C. charity says a shortage of safe care options for pets has left many people with addictions avoiding or delaying treatment because it means breaking up their family.HealthJul 4
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‘Feel like prisoners’: Saskatoon senior task force formed to battle apartment addiction problemsIt’s not every day a senior safety squad is formed to protect the community. But at Saskatoon’s Scott/Forget Towers, it has become a necessity, some residents say.CanadaJun 19
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Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre to open on July 2The new $18.7-million UCC will serve as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illness, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threateningHealthJun 27
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Woman who overcame addiction now dying of cancer: ‘I’ve got one last fight’A Calgary woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a life-long battle with addiction says she is ready for her last fight and has one final wish.CanadaJun 3
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‘We build family’: B.C. slo-pitch tournament highlights addiction recovery communityThe sporting event, Summer Slam Slo-Pitch, features 28 teams composed of players who are in recovery from addiction.HealthJun 1
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Couple’s $500K donation boosts mental health, addictions care at Peterborough hospitalDr. Patricia and David Morton say they were moved to support the hospital's mental health and addiction crisis response unit following the loss of a family member due to suicideHealthMay 31
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‘A moment of grace’: Women’s addiction recovery centre opens in Saint JohnThe Sophia Recovery Centre began in 2008 and now has a new home located on Metcalf Street in Saint John's north end.CanadaMay 28
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Mental health and addictions issues worry Saskatoon Confederation businessesStores in Saskatoon's Confederation area are worried that issues around mental health and addictions could impact business.CrimeMay 27
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Addictions minister had ‘deep concerns’ with Toronto’s decriminalization pitchFederal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugsCanadaMay 24
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Jury seated in Hunter Biden’s gun case with trial set to beginHunter Biden has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase when he was, according to his memoir, in the throes of a crack addiction.CrimeJun 3
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Addictions, reconciliation and Saskatoon’s future discussed at State of the CityGreater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Aebig spoke with Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark at the State of the City event Tuesday.PoliticsMay 15