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Experts warn against New Brunswick’s proposal for forced treatment of drug usersPublic 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.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Indigenous-led recovery community breaks ground on Blood Tribe First NationThe 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.HealthJul 19, 2023
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Calgary woman seeking ‘narrow, individual exemption’ over Alberta opioid restrictionsThe province's new standards require service providers to refrain from prescribing opioids for at-home use unless approved by a medical director.CanadaMar 1, 2023
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City, Vancouver police and B.C. gov announce new annual grant to support mental health services, public safetyAccording 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.CanadaFeb 5, 2023
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Province funds $1.8M for pre-treatment programs for addictions recovery in CalgaryAlberta Mental Health and Addictions Minister Nicholas Milliken announced during a Friday news conference that the money will create 240 new addiction recovery spaces annually.HealthJan 27, 2023
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Calgary addiction centre prepares for post-Stampede spike in people seeking treatmentWidespread partying during Stampede leads to increase in people seek treatment: "Stampede is an incredibly difficult time for someone who struggles with substance misuse'HealthJul 15, 2022
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Addiction Recovery Centre moves from city’s core to far northeast EdmontonThe 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.HealthJun 22, 2022
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Alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids: researchersThe 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.HealthJun 15, 2022
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Indigenous Recovery Coach Program extended another yearThe Indigenous Recovery Coach Program connects clients with their Blackfoot culture by holding ceremonies and meetings while also conducting outreach in the community.CanadaJan 12, 2022
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‘Sustainable change in our vulnerable communities’: EPS HELP unit gets funds to expandThe money will allow EPS's Human-centred Engagement and Liaison Partnership (HELP) teams to hire six additional social navigators who will partner with existing EPS personnel.HealthNov 19, 2021
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