Substance Abuse

• $1M to aid expansion of St. Joe’s measurement-based program targeting substance abuse

  The 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.

  Health

  Sep 11
  
• 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. 

  Canada

  Sep 3
  
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• 3 Guelph organizations receive federal funds for drug abuse support programs

  Guelph Community Health Centre, Wyndham House and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community will share $1.8 million in funding from the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

  Canada

  Aug 22
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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.

  Canada

  Aug 10
• 22 more deaths among Hamilton’s homeless since June 2022, most from drugs: report

  A study by Hamilton healthcare professionals and social workers say mental illness and substance use were prevalent among individuals who lost their lives.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• ‘This isn’t about finger wagging’: New labels considered for alcohol to deter drinking

  A 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.

  Consumer

  Feb 3
• Despite increase in overdoses, Saint John prevention site still in the works

  According to the Saint John Police Force, there was a 39-per cent increase in medical assistance calls related to overdoses in 2022.

  Canada

  Jan 4
• Increased demand leaves Saint John, N.B. addictions centre needing new home

  “The numbers are going up quite quickly, and more women each month are reaching out for support," said Julie Atkinson, executive director of the Sophia Recovery Centre.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
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• Barrie’s first women-only treatment centre for substance abuse to open next week

  Women in the Barrie area who struggle with an alcohol or drug addiction will have more options for treatment with the opening of the region's first women-only treatment centre.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2022
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• New Brunswick turns to Icelandic model to target youth substance use

  "It focuses on not telling the kids what to do, but changing the environment around the kids, so they will make different decisions," said Pall Rikhardsson of Planet Youth.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2022