Recovery
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Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recoveryA Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey in battling addictions and mental health barriers.CanadaJul 10, 2025
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75-bed Blood Tribe Recovery Community to open in 2026The Blood Tribe Recovery Community will take a culture-first approach to addiction treatment, aiming to bring its clientele back to their roots.HealthFeb 27, 2025
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Once homeless Winnipeg man opens door to new home and fresh startRobert Lidstone finally has a permanent place to lay his head after being in and out of 21-day addictions recovery programs and shelters without having somewhere to call his own.CanadaAug 4, 2023
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‘It’s like a dream’: Kelowna man beats all odds after losing everythingMacauley is now turning his pain and lived experience into his superpower, becoming an advocate for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.LifestyleJul 19, 2023
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Manitoba funding announcement paves way for more than a thousand treatment spacesAddictions treatment spaces are getting an economic boost from the province, with millions of dollars going to increasing care capacity.HealthJun 22, 2023
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Mental health, addictions front and centre at Kelowna forum as opioid crisis rages onThe 2023 Western Canada Addiction Forum taking place in Kelowna on Friday and Saturday brought together nearly 200 experts in the fields of addiction and mental health.CanadaMay 26, 2023
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Homeless Calgarian struck in a hit and run and left for deadChad Munroe was hit by a vehicle that took off of on April 8 in Calgary. Weeks later, he remains in hospital with broken bones and punctured organs grateful to still be alive.CrimeApr 22, 2023
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‘Never Give Up’: N.B. man recovering from mental illness, addiction open ups about ‘raw’ journeyJustin Nash of Dieppe, N.B., has launched a 'Never Give Up' movement to share his personal journey and help others overcome struggles with mental health and addiction.HealthMar 29, 2023
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Former Vancouver Downtown Eastside resident shares sobriety journey on TikTokHaÃÅ‚zaqv woman Jaquita Gladstone is four years sober. She shares her sobriety journey on TikTok, hoping that sharing will help others believe they can get sober too.CanadaMar 27, 2023
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Canada’s first 2SLGBTQ+ addiction treatment centre to open in CalgaryStonewall Recovery Centre will be a recovery centre for 2SLGTBQ+ people and day programs are expected to start by the end of April.CanadaMar 5, 2023
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