Drug Treatment

• Saskatchewan passes law on involuntary drug treatment

  Addictions Minister Lori Carr says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment. 

  Health

  May 6
  
• Poilievre backs mandatory psychiatric, drug treatment for kids, prisoners

  Compulsory mental health and addictions care is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2024
  
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• Pilot project to pay B.C. drug users to go through treatment

  The pilot will operate out of the Road to Recovery Program at St. Paul's Hospital, and is being privately funded through a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2023
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• ‘Game-changer’ East Vancouver detox facility remains stalled 5 years after approval

  The facility, which will include 97 affordable housing units and 51 detox beds is slated for construction on the north side of East 1st Avenue just east of Clark Drive.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2023
• Experts warn against New Brunswick’s proposal for forced treatment of drug users

  Public Safety Minister Kris Austin has recently said that the government is considering legislation that would allow police to force drug users into treatment in "extreme" cases.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
• ‘Tired of losing loved ones’: Advocates call for more harm reduction supports

  The latest Alberta data shows 20 people died from opioid-related causes in April. Two groups held a day of action, 'Support. Don't Punish,' to advocate for harm reduction.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2023
• Family of B.C. man killed by toxic drugs donates $20M to treatment program

  Jill Diamond says when her brother Steven was struggling with substance addiction the system meant to support him was messy and filled with delays, disappointments and waitlists.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2023
• Alberta government clarifies Compassionate Intervention Act after criticism

  As the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Poilievre vows to sue drug makers over opioid crisis to fund addiction treatment

  Poilievre made the pledge during a stop in Metro Vancouver, a region of the country he has routinely criticized for its embrace of safe supply sites and decriminalization.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2023
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• Red tape delays construction of Vancouver detox, social housing project approved 4 years ago

  The concerns come as the BC Coroners Service reports nearly seven people died per day of suspected illicit drug overdoses in January. 

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023