Drug Treatment
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First step or misstep? Mixed reaction to B.C. drug decriminalizationThe 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.HealthJan 31
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New mental health and addictions unit at B.C.’s Peace Arch Hospital sitting idleThe 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.HealthJan 9
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Advocates propose paying most vulnerable $20/day to enter drug treatmentThe $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.CanadaDec 31, 2022
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Mother of teen charged in B.C. ‘crime spree’ says he couldn’t get drug treatment until jailThe mother of a teen charged with a recent North Vancouver "crime spree" said she fought unsuccessfully for years to get him into drug treatment.HealthDec 7, 2022
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Neighbours oppose potential methadone clinic in Vancouver’s ChinatownOn Friday afternoon, a small but vocal group of protesters voiced their opposition to the proposal for the vacant storefront at 523 Main Street.HealthDec 2, 2022
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Calgary Police Commission hears success story from drug courtEric Flinton took the lectern Wednesday afternoon to speak to the Calgary Police Commission about how drug court helped turn his life around.CrimeDec 1, 2022
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Canada becomes first country to approve experimental ALS drug treatment AlbriozaAlthough Health Canada has approved the drug treatment Albrioza, the drug is still under the U.S.'s Food and Drug Administration review.HealthJun 13, 2022
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Manitoba government signals new openness to safe consumption sites for drug usersManitoba's Mental Health minister said Thursday she believes there can be a place for safe consumption sites as part of a larger strategy to combat addiction.PoliticsApr 28, 2022
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Vancouver youth detox facility to close after funding cutVancouver Coastal Health says the facility doesn't meet "current best practices around opioid use disorder," and funding will go to a new model with more emphasis on home detox.HealthApr 2, 2022
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Alberta talking with social agencies about opening overdose prevention sitesOverdose prevention sites tend to be more bare-boned than supervised consumption sites and can operate on a temporary instead of permanent basis.HealthMar 2, 2022
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