Drug Treatment

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• B.C. expected to unveil billion-dollar drug and mental health treatment plan

  The plan is expected to increase the number of detox and treatment beds for people with substance use addictions, while eliminating user fees for anyone seeking treatment. 

  Health

  Feb 22
• First step or misstep? Mixed reaction to B.C. drug decriminalization

  The province is set to embark on a three-year drug decriminalization experiment Tuesday, built on a three-year federal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

  Health

  Jan 31
• New mental health and addictions unit at B.C.’s Peace Arch Hospital sitting idle

  The new mental health and substance use facility at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock was built as a part of Phase 2 of a multi-million dollar emergency department upgrade.

  Health

  Jan 9
• Advocates propose paying most vulnerable $20/day to enter drug treatment

  The $600 per month would go into people’s pockets and not towards food or accommodation costs, giving them something to work with when they leave treatment and attempt recovery.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2022
• Mother of teen charged in B.C. ‘crime spree’ says he couldn’t get drug treatment until jail

  The mother of a teen charged with a recent North Vancouver "crime spree" said she fought unsuccessfully for years to get him into drug treatment.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2022
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• Neighbours oppose potential methadone clinic in Vancouver’s Chinatown

  On Friday afternoon, a small but vocal group of protesters voiced their opposition to the proposal for the vacant storefront at 523 Main Street.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2022
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• Calgary Police Commission hears success story from drug court

  Eric Flinton took the lectern Wednesday afternoon to speak to the Calgary Police Commission about how drug court helped turn his life around.

  Crime

  Dec 1, 2022