Addiction Treatment

• Loitering outside Calgary pharmacy raises concerns over safety

  Businesses and community members in Sunalta are growing more concerned over safety as the number of people seeking addiction treatment grows at a local pharmacy.

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
• Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatment

  The Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
  
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• Experts warn against New Brunswick’s proposal for forced treatment of drug users

  Public Safety Minister Kris Austin has recently said that the government is considering legislation that would allow police to force drug users into treatment in "extreme" cases.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Indigenous-led recovery community breaks ground on Blood Tribe First Nation

  The Blood Tribe Recovery Community broke ground Wednesday. Once it's built, the 75-bed facility will offer long-term addiction treatment for up to 300 Albertans a year.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2023
• Calgary woman seeking ‘narrow, individual exemption’ over Alberta opioid restrictions

  The province's new standards require service providers to refrain from prescribing opioids for at-home use unless approved by a medical director.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
• City, Vancouver police and B.C. gov announce new annual grant to support mental health services, public safety

  According to the city, this investment, along with funding for the hiring of 100 police officers, will serve to bolster Vancouver’s mental health and public safety response.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2023
• Province funds $1.8M for pre-treatment programs for addictions recovery in Calgary

  Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Minister Nicholas Milliken announced during a Friday news conference that the money will create 240 new addiction recovery spaces annually.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2023
• Calgary addiction centre prepares for post-Stampede spike in people seeking treatment

  Widespread partying during Stampede leads to increase in people seek treatment: "Stampede is an incredibly difficult time for someone who struggles with substance misuse'

  Health

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Addiction Recovery Centre moves from city’s core to far northeast Edmonton

  The Addiction Recovery Centre is temporarily moving from downtown Edmonton moved to Alberta Hospital on Fort Road and 174 Avenue because of Valley Line west LRT construction.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids: researchers

  The new study shows it is possible to offer a more flexible treatment at home without reducing the chance of success for those who are dealing with opioid addiction.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2022