Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions
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Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions
Description
August 30, 2019
August 30 is International Overdose Awareness Day and to help mark the event, the Alberta government heard from people whose lives have been devastated by addictions. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, one common concern is the struggle to find long term help for loved ones caught in the struggle.
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Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions02:11 | August 30, 2019
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Alberta announces new payment model for nurse practitioners02:10 | 9 hours ago
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | April 24, 2024
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Alberta seeing low vaccination rate in adults05:37 | April 24, 2024
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Alberta walk-in clinics, family doctors say soaring costs forcing them to close01:45 | April 23, 2024
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Residents find reasons to smile: Alberta ranks fourth-happiest province in Canada01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding01:59 | April 23, 2024
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Procrastination: How to overcome it05:10 | April 21, 2024
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Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors speak out02:01 | April 17, 2024
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World’s Longest Hockey Game reaches the final buzzer02:39 | April 16, 2024
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Edmonton doctors warn of NICU crisis that could lead to baby deaths01:56 | April 16, 2024
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta02:08 | April 15, 2024
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Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options01:59 | April 14, 2024
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Music night puts spotlight on mental health04:24 | April 14, 2024
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Parkinson Awareness Month05:25 | April 6, 2024
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Eclipse Eye Safety04:57 | April 6, 2024
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Addiction conference debates recovery focused care in Calgary01:49 | April 4, 2024
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Calgary police chief discusses role in addiction recovery amid mental health restructuring04:31 | April 3, 2024
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Alberta prepares to launch new mental health and addictions organizations01:37 | April 2, 2024
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Residents near Deer Run fire raise concerns over drinking water01:37 | April 2, 2024
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Alberta reallocating mental health and addictions care into 2 organizations01:25 | April 2, 2024
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Calgary doctor honoured for work fighting cancer in Guatemala01:56 | April 1, 2024
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Preparing your body for springtime04:31 | April 1, 2024
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Tips for your spring skin routine and trends this season04:45 | March 31, 2024
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Calgary judge rules autistic woman can proceed with MAID, despite father’s arguments02:08 | March 30, 2024
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Calgary start-up revolutionizes the way we look at our bodies01:53 | March 28, 2024
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Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule changes to help deliver measles vaccines01:47 | March 25, 2024
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Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery02:26 | March 24, 2024
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SickKids surgery in Toronto paves way for epilepsy treatment01:59 | March 24, 2024
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Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery02:26 | March 23, 2024
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Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions02:11 | August 30, 2019
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | April 24, 2024
-
Alberta seeing low vaccination rate in adults05:37 | April 24, 2024
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Alberta walk-in clinics, family doctors say soaring costs forcing them to close01:45 | April 23, 2024
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Residents find reasons to smile: Alberta ranks fourth-happiest province in Canada01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Why doesn’t Alberta cover fertility treatments? Advocates fight for provincial funding01:59 | April 23, 2024
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Procrastination: How to overcome it05:10 | April 21, 2024
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Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors speak out02:01 | April 17, 2024
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World’s Longest Hockey Game reaches the final buzzer02:39 | April 16, 2024
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta02:08 | April 15, 2024
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Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options01:59 | April 14, 2024
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Music night puts spotlight on mental health04:24 | April 14, 2024
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Eclipse Eye Safety04:57 | April 6, 2024
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Addiction conference debates recovery focused care in Calgary01:49 | April 4, 2024
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Calgary police chief discusses role in addiction recovery amid mental health restructuring04:31 | April 3, 2024
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Alberta prepares to launch new mental health and addictions organizations01:37 | April 2, 2024
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Residents near Deer Run fire raise concerns over drinking water01:37 | April 2, 2024
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Alberta reallocating mental health and addictions care into 2 organizations01:25 | April 2, 2024
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Calgary doctor honoured for work fighting cancer in Guatemala01:56 | April 1, 2024
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Preparing your body for springtime04:31 | April 1, 2024
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Tips for your spring skin routine and trends this season04:45 | March 31, 2024
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Calgary judge rules autistic woman can proceed with MAID, despite father’s arguments02:08 | March 30, 2024
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Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule changes to help deliver measles vaccines01:47 | March 25, 2024
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Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery02:26 | March 24, 2024
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SickKids surgery in Toronto paves way for epilepsy treatment01:59 | March 24, 2024
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Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery02:26 | March 23, 2024
Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions
Description
August 30, 2019
August 30 is International Overdose Awareness Day and to help mark the event, the Alberta government heard from people whose lives have been devastated by addictions. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, one common concern is the struggle to find long term help for loved ones caught in the struggle.
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