Calgary man’s death prompts family to issue warning about drug use
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The family of a Calgary man is speaking out to warn others about the dangers of using illegal drugs. Continue reading
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Doug Ford slams NDP leader Andrea Horwath for raising his brother’s addiction issues
Ford says it was disturbing and disgusting that the Opposition leader would bring his family into the discussion. Continue reading
Vernon overdose prevention site will have limited operating hours
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The health authority is looking for the site to run “up to 20 hours a week, 5 days of the week.” Continue reading
Makers of OxyContin, accused of fueling opioid crisis, to pay $270 million in U.S. settlement: source
The settlement with the Oklahoma Attorney General is the first to result from a wave of recent lawsuits accusing Purdue of deceptively marketing painkillers Continue reading
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Lethbridge organization hosts monthly meal for those battling addiction
By Chris Chacon Videographer
“I’ve struggled with the drugs, I’ve struggled with the alcohol and now I’m in the position where I can help my people,” said Alvin Mills, founder of Foundation of Hope. Continue reading
‘Is this a right decision? Hopefully’: U of W prof on recovery centre appeal
After an appeal against rezoning the Vimy Arena for a drug treatment centre failed, a Winnipeg planning expert said not everyone will be happy with a collective decision. Continue reading
Looming closure of Out of the Cold shelter sparks calls for a ‘wet’ shelter in Moncton
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Many of the people staying at Moncton’s emergency Out of the Cold shelter don’t know where they will go when the temporary shelter closes at the end of March. Continue reading
For more than five years he was addicted to opioids. This is one man’s story of recovery
For 28-year-old Richard Filc, recovering from drug addiction means now helping others who are struggling. Continue reading
Don’t overlook benefits of donation bins amid safety movement: B.C. non-profit
A Sunshine Coast non-profit says the safety concerns are real, but so are the benefits of clothing donation bins. Continue reading
New Brunswick releases guidelines to help employers accommodate staff with addictions
Employers are prohibited from discriminating against staff based on mental and physical disabilities under the human rights act, and human rights law recognizes addiction as a disability. Continue reading