Addictions
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Modern affordable housing complex with support services coming to St. BonifaceNew immigrants, those struggling with mental health and addictions and those living with disabilities will soon have a new home in St. Boniface as part of a new 48-unit complex.EconomyJan 9
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Destigmatizing addiction: How awareness and prevention can save livesThis week is National Addictions Awareness Week, which looks to change the way Canadians think about those who use substances.HealthNov 23, 2021
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Moose Jaw Addictions Awareness Week aims to bust drug use stigmaA group of Moose Jaw community organizations are coming together to raise awareness about drug use trends in the city. Organizers hope to educate on the root causes of addiction.CanadaNov 21, 2021
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N.S. NDP marks AGM with housing panel, hearing about rural housing challengesBoth the Nova Scotia government and the Halifax Regional Municipality have announced plans to help address the housing crisis in N.S., but advocates say more work is needed.CanadaNov 20, 2021
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New mobile clinic to offer mental health, addictions services in Peterborough and areaThe mobile clinic will offer a full suite of mental health and addictions services offered by a multidisciplinary team including social workers and/or nurse practitioners.HealthOct 28, 2021
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‘They’re often overlooked and not heard’: Family caregivers need more support, says nursing expertCaregivers say they need more support while caring for loved ones dealing with mental illness and addictions.HealthOct 21, 2021
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Trudeau urged to decriminalize illicit drugs as opioid deaths continue to soar in CanadaAlmost 70 organizations from across the country have written a letter to Trudeau asking that he make drug policy reform a priority for his newly re-elected Liberal government.HealthOct 20, 2021
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Calgary addiction recovery centre seeks to expand, reports growing waitlist for servicesPlans are underway for an expansion of Fresh Start Recovery Centre's post-treatment system in Calgary.CanadaAug 28, 2021
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Overdose deaths still rising in Saskatchewan, coroner’s data showsData from the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service showing climbing overdose deaths in Saskatchewan is renewing calls for more safe consumption sites in the province.CanadaJul 21, 2021
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Ontario to spend $32 million more on addictions services yearlyHealth Minister Christine Elliott says the money is part of the province's pledge to pour $3.8 billion into mental health and addiction supports over the course of 10 years.HealthJul 7, 2021
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