San Francisco to force some people with drug addiction into treatment
Officials in San Francisco voted to force some individuals with serious mental illness and drug addiction into treatment. Continue reading
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After toddler’s dad dies, her mom shares a powerful message about drug addiction
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
This two-year-old is growing up without a father. Her mother’s powerful message about the deadly toll of mental illness and drug addiction. Continue reading
Alberta college says doctors helped create opioid crisis and must help solve it
The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons published a letter about the opioid crisis on Thursday, putting some of the responsibility on doctors. Continue reading
Ottawa doctor walks away from top hospital job, passes up retirement to continue work with homeless
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
At 66, Turnbull could have retired a year ago, instead, as of January, he’ll walk away from a half a million dollar annual salary as the Ottawa Hospital’s chief of staff in order to spend more time taking care of the people that society has forgotten. Continue reading
‘What got me out was this desperation’: Toronto woman details struggle with substance abuse
Her story is an important one to tell because it sheds a critical spotlight on addiction in Toronto. Continue reading
Liberals, NDP try to expedite bill to help combat opioid crisis
The Liberals and NDP are working together to expedite the passage of a bill designed to help combat the country’s opioid crisis. Continue reading
More Canadian babies born with opioid addiction and withdrawal
Canada’s ongoing opioid crisis is hurting some of its smallest citizens: newborns are being born with withdrawal symptoms. Continue reading
Stories from the other side: Voices of addiction and recovery
While the face of addiction has become the mean streets of the Downtown Eastside, thousands of faceless others are silently fighting to get clean in treatment centres, and learning to live sober through recovery programs. Continue reading
Critics say there are not enough drug treatment beds for youth in B.C.
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Imagine wanting to get clean only to be told you have to wait. Continue reading
‘Court of Hope’ succeeds in cutting crime in Calgary communities
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
A unique justice initiative now has real numbers to prove it prevents millions of dollars in drug crimes plaguing Calgary neighbourhoods. Continue reading