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With NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing and the world cup about to start, it’s an exciting time for sports fans.  Many have embraced sports betting, especially young men. Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, joins Ross Hull to discuss the rise in gambling addiction and the impact it’s having on sports...

This Courage to Come Back Awards recognize people who have overcome illness or adversity. Safeeya Pirani introduces us to the recipient in the Addictions category – a man who now dedicates his time to helping others through recovery.

A new report is underlining the urgent need for proper care for mothers who are also fighting addiction. As Darya Zargar explains, B.C.’s toxic drug crisis is having devastating impacts not just on moms, but on their young families too.

A yellow baton started an incredible journey across Treaty 7 territory on Wednesday, carried by a community of Indigenous men raising awareness for addictions and recovery. Skylar Peters joined them on the first leg of the relay to share their purpose.

It’s being dubbed a tech lash, a backlash against technology companies pushing ahead on Artificial Intelligence with few, if any, guardrails. Even those who have grown up with rapid technological change say it’s time to rein in. Canadians between the ages of 17 and 23 want companies to make their chatbots less addictive. That’s according...

The two-day event was focused on a theme of turning pain into power. Multiple speakers advocated for the importance of harm reduction and community consultation regarding mental health and addictions policy. A new pilot project is aiming to combine western medicine with indigenous community-based healing.

A new report is urging Ottawa to mandate AI companies to take steps to reduce the addictive design of their chatbots. Researchers at McGill University say this is just one of several recommendations made during a series of roundtable discussions involving people between the ages of 17 and 23. Katherine Ward has this story and...

WATCH: As Saskatchewan policymakers remain steadfast in their recovery-focused approach to dealing with the province’s addiction crisis, an expert says the province needs to adopt more holistic policies.

The addictions crisis has a firm grip on many Manitoban’s lives, but there are numerous organizations working to turn the tides. Marney Blunt profiles the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, helping those struggling get a new lease on life.

Calling Lakes Wellness Centre is planning to open in Fort Qu’Appelle, centering around healing and wellness.

We check in with Jenna Poste from Unplugged Canada NS to get reaction to Meta and Google being found liable in a landmark social media addiction case in the US.

With just over two months to go until the World Cup, a local addictions medicine specialist says international soccer fans need to be warned about the potentially deadly risk of Vancouver’s toxic drug supply. We speak with Dr. Paxton Bach of the BC Centre on Substance Use about his concerns.

A jury in Los Angeles found that Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp – as well as Google, intentionally built addictive social media platforms. The 20-year-old woman who sued them argued her mental health was harmed by constant scrolling. She has been awarded $3 million in damages. But this verdict, along with a...

Peterborough city council has asked staff to report back in August with alternative locations for additional winter shelter space for people experiencing homelessness.

U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, only hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet alliance ministers in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war.

Soberhood Edmonton has been operating since September 2024 and has had substantial growth over the last year and a half. Now the organization has 15,000 members and it’s working towards its non-profit status. It hosts weekly support groups and community barbecues every month with the goal of helping people out of addiction and into a...

The charter flight carrying four Canadians who were on board the hantavirus stricken cruise ship lands in Victoria. Surrey Police investigating overnight shooting at a Newton gas station. A new report is underlining the urgent need for proper care for mothers who are also fighting addiction.

Canada is contributing another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities as it continues to defend against Russia’s full-scale invasion. The money will go toward buying items from a NATO list, and brings Canada’s total monetary support for Ukraine to $25.8 billion.

The former mental health and addictions critic speaks out after leaving the provincial NDP. Leaders from the United States, Mexico and Canada gather at a conference in Regina to discuss how to navigate global trade barriers.

The former mental health and addictions critic speaks out after leaving the provincial NDP. Leaders from the United States, Mexico and Canada gather at a conference in Regina to discuss how to navigate global trade barriers.