Addiction
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Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatmentThe Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.CanadaJun 3
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Alberta government introduces mandatory addiction treatment legislationCritics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.PoliticsApr 15
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New Brunswick mother speaks out about helping her son recover from addictionOverdose-related calls are on the rise in the Saint John, N.B., area, prompting police to warn about dangerous and potentially deadly drugs circulating across the province.CanadaApr 15
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75-bed Blood Tribe Recovery Community to open in 2026The Blood Tribe Recovery Community will take a culture-first approach to addiction treatment, aiming to bring its clientele back to their roots.HealthFeb 27
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Psychology behind addiction may explain Alberta teen’s suspected overdose deathThe suspected overdose death of a Lethbridge teen whose body was found on a city street on Boxing Day, and his mom's criminal charges, is putting a spotlight on addiction.CrimeFeb 6
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Regina holiday fundraiser to support those in addiction treatmentThe holidays aren't always the easiest time of year for people, and one regina recovery facility is looking to brighten the spirits of client’s days before Christmas.CanadaDec 23, 2024
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‘Not working’: B.C. police chiefs withdraw support for decriminalizationWe're getting more insight from one of B.C.'s top police officers on the dramatic about-face by police chiefs to withdraw their support for drug decriminalization.HealthDec 11, 2024
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Flood of groups indicate interest in running Ford government addiction hubsAn initial process for those interested in opening new government-funded addiction centres saw just over 80 groups indicating they planned to try and get involved.HealthSep 24, 2024
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Eby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who are mentally illDavid Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.PoliticsSep 15, 2024
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Ban on supervised consumption sites closes locations Ford government previously approvedThe majority of supervised consumption sites ordered to close by the province were approved and funded by the Ford government at the beginning of its mandate.HealthAug 21, 2024
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