Addiction

• 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
  
• Alberta government introduces mandatory addiction treatment legislation

  Critics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.

  Politics

  Apr 15
  
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• New Brunswick mother speaks out about helping her son recover from addiction

  Overdose-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. 

  Canada

  Apr 15
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• 75-bed Blood Tribe Recovery Community to open in 2026

  The Blood Tribe Recovery Community will take a culture-first approach to addiction treatment, aiming to bring its clientele back to their roots.

  Health

  Feb 27
• Psychology behind addiction may explain Alberta teen’s suspected overdose death

  The 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.

  Crime

  Feb 6
• Regina holiday fundraiser to support those in addiction treatment

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2024
• ‘Not working’: B.C. police chiefs withdraw support for decriminalization

  We'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.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2024
• Flood of groups indicate interest in running Ford government addiction hubs

  An 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.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2024
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• Eby pledges involuntary care for people in B.C. with severe addictions who are mentally ill

  David Eby pledged the NDP would change the law in the next legislative session.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2024
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• Ban on supervised consumption sites closes locations Ford government previously approved

  The 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.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2024