Opioid Addiction

• Alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids: researchers

  The new study shows it is possible to offer a more flexible treatment at home without reducing the chance of success for those who are dealing with opioid addiction.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2022
  
• Recovery camps proposed to help those struggling with addiction in Lethbridge

  After years of working on the front lines of the drug crisis, a Lethbridge man is hoping to help those struggling with addiction a different way - the Blackfoot way.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
  
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• Alberta adds detox beds, Edmonton nasal naloxone pilot in response to overdoses

  A one-year pilot project in Edmonton will see $1.5 million spent on nasal naloxone kits and $2.1 million over three years for 35 additional medical detox beds.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2021
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• Lethbridge city committee votes down Moms Stop the Harm resolution

  A resolution put forward by Moms Stop the Harm Lethbridge will not move on to city council, after a unanimous vote by the community safety standing policy committee.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2021
• Former Toronto detective admits to taking seized opioids from police lockers for personal use

  Toronto Police Chief James Ramer has asked the OPP to review the entire incident and any of the cases the detective worked on.

  Crime

  Feb 18, 2021
• Patients launch lawsuit to force Alberta drug treatment clinics to remain open

  An Edmonton lawyer is handling a lawsuit against the province to stop the planned closure of the Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinics (iOAT).

  Health

  Oct 8, 2020
• Nurse struggling with COVID-19 trauma found dead in his car

  The late nurse struggled with opioid addiction since his early 20s.

  Trending

  May 21, 2020
• The science of addiction: How our bodies get hooked on drugs, alcohol

  Roughly six million Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 25, 2019
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• ‘Unintended consequences’: Why taking patients off opioids quickly can be dangerous

  New opioid-prescribing guidelines are often misinterpreted by doctors, experts say, causing patients harm.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2019
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• Montreal mothers celebrated for overcoming addiction by family, friends

  Twenty mothers celebrated victory over drug addiction at Portage on Sunday with their children by their side.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2019