Addiction

• 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
  
• Memorial bench for overdose victims pitched for Penticton, B.C.

  Since getting sober, Gord Portman thought Penticton needed a place for everyone to grieve those who have lost their lives due to an overdose.

  Health

  Jun 7
  
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• Edmonton city council settles on $407M annual base funding for police

  Edmonton city council provided direction for city officials, police and police commission to develop a revised funding formula for the next four-year budget cycle.

  Crime

  Jun 7
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• Manitoba will not seek exemption for personal drug use: Justice minister

  The Opposition New Democrats say the government should study the impact of the change in British Columbia before making up its mind.

  Health

  May 31
• Mission Services of London moving addiction treatment facility and doubling capacity

  Mission Services is expanding its addiction treatment branch by moving to a new downtown location close to other services by the end of the year.

  Health

  May 26
• Saskatoon addictions, disability housing receives boost

  Two provincial housing announcements were made Friday with one about providing beds for those recovering from addiction and the other about housing for those with disabilities.

  Canada

  May 13
• Kuujjuaq, Que. healing centre encourages reconnecting with Inuit identity

  The Isuarsivik Recovery Centre in Kuujjuaq, Que. runs nine-week-long programs using a harm-reduction approach tailored to each individual.

  Canada

  May 10
• Closure of Simcoe detox centre ‘devastating’ for people seeking help for addictions

  Holmes House has been closed for two months and counting because of what Norfolk General Hospital says is a staff shortage.

  Health

  May 2
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• Search for solutions: How do Edmonton leaders improve the LRT system?

  It's easy to find problems on Edmonton's LRT. It's the search for a solution that proves difficult.

  Crime

  Apr 29
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• Manitoba government signals new openness to safe consumption sites for drug users

  Manitoba's Mental Health minister said Thursday she believes there can be a place for safe consumption sites as part of a larger strategy to combat addiction.

  Politics

  Apr 28