Substance Abuse
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Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: reportLife-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.HealthApr 30
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Why Kingston, Ont., is looking to Iceland for solutions to youth substance abuseA Kingston, Ont., group concerned about youth substance abuse is applying for funding to bring a unique prevention program to the city from Iceland.CanadaJan 22
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From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen"We don't all have the same chances in life, and I felt this guy deserved a second chance. It turned my anger into compassion and empathy," he said after retrieving his vehicle.FeaturesDec 22, 2023
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Penticton Indian Band celebrates the grand opening of Snxastwilxtn Recovery HouseThe launch of the Snxastwilxtn Recovery House signifies a step forward in hopes of empowering Indigenous individuals to embark on a journey of cultural and spiritual healing.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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$1M to aid expansion of St. Joe’s measurement-based program targeting substance abuseThe Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is set to give some $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Hamilton tied to those experiencing substance-related harms.HealthSep 11, 2023
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Pediatricians call youth overdoses a public health emergency. What will end it?As students prepare to go back to school, prevention organizations are urging adults to take action against the rising risk of substance abuse to youth.CanadaSep 3, 2023
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3 Guelph organizations receive federal funds for drug abuse support programsGuelph Community Health Centre, Wyndham House and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community will share $1.8 million in funding from the Substance Use and Addictions Program.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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14 more deaths reported among Hamilton’s homeless, cause of death for some ‘unknown’The latest update on life-expectancy among people living rough in Hamilton, Ont., says 14 people perished amid homelessness between December and May, mostly tied to drug abuse.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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22 more deaths among Hamilton’s homeless since June 2022, most from drugs: reportA study by Hamilton healthcare professionals and social workers say mental illness and substance use were prevalent among individuals who lost their lives.CanadaMar 29, 2023
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‘This isn’t about finger wagging’: New labels considered for alcohol to deter drinkingA report on alcohol consumption suggests labels be put on beverage containers to inform consumers how many standard drinks are in a package, but some question the effectiveness.ConsumerFeb 3, 2023
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