Alberta Addictions

• Grueling 60 kilometre walk from Morley to Calgary shines light on addiction

  This is the second year the group has gathered for Ama'hna'bino or 'They are Taking Me Home' walk, which honours those who have lost their lives to addiction, murder and suicide.

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  Aug 2, 2023
  
• Alberta’s Smith calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

  Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, who recently resigned her position with AHS' Indigenous Wellness Core, said it's up to both Ottawa and Alberta to respond to the drug crisis. 

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2023
  
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• Alberta government signs agreement to bring recovery centre to Tsuut’ina

  Tsuut'ina Nation Chief Roy Whitney said the facility is needed given the modern landscape of street drugs.

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  Jul 5, 2023
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• Alberta’s involuntary addictions treatment law violates Charter rights, expert says

  The policy is part of the United Conservative government's model of recovery and treatment while stripping down harm reduction resources like supervised consumption sites

  Health

  Apr 19, 2023
• New purpose, same facility draws criticism over closure of former McCullough Centre

  The government of Alberta announced its opening a new recovery community west of Edmonton, but the new centre is drawing some criticism.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2022
• Alberta government announces thousands of new addiction treatment spaces

  Premier Jason Kenney was in Calgary on Saturday to make an announcement about additional supports that are now available to Albertans dealing with substance abuse issues.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2021
• Destigmatizing addiction: How awareness and prevention can save lives

  This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, which looks to change the way Canadians think about those who use substances.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
• Alberta adds detox beds, Edmonton nasal naloxone pilot in response to overdoses

  A one-year pilot project in Edmonton will see $1.5 million spent on nasal naloxone kits and $2.1 million over three years for 35 additional medical detox beds.

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  Jun 9, 2021
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• Take regular ‘dry days’ while dealing with COVID-19 stress: AGLC

  Alberta's alcohol and cannabis agency has launched a 'dry day' push due to concerns over mental health and habits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Jan 17, 2021
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• Lethbridge addictions treatment staff, patients talk recovery during COVID-19 pandemic

  Staff and clients and the Southern Alcor Manor, an addictions treatment facility in Lethbridge, shared how the pandemic has changed the recovery process.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020