Edmonton Addictions

• Edmonton detox unit moving; supervised consumption site future unknown

  Edmonton city councillors have approved a rezoning application, allowing the George Spady Society to move its medically supported detoxification unit.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2024
  
• Fiery meeting held over proposed health hub in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighbourhood

  A Government of Alberta study shows that half of Edmonton business owners reported seeing less discarded drug paraphernalia after an SCS was opened in their area.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2023
  
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• Vandalism, crime at Edmonton transit centre despite safety task force formed to tackle issues

  The Edmonton Transit Service continues to face safety problems, despite a provincial task force being formed to try and curb the issues linked to addiction, homelessness and crime.

  Crime

  Jan 31, 2023
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• Staff at new Edmonton supervised consumption site surprised by demand

  Edmonton’s first supervised injection location opened on Friday at Boyle Street Community Services and, as of 8 a.m. Monday, had seen 59 unique visitors.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2018