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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First-of-its-kind program in Alberta aims to train physician assistants01:44 | September 12, 2024
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New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly-formulated vaccine02:09 | September 11, 2024
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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When will Albertans be able to receive fall COVID-19, flu vaccinations?02:23 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
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-
High River faces doctor shortage amid uncertainty over physician compensation from province02:03 | September 4, 2024
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Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services02:08 | August 31, 2024
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Plans revealed to potentially transfer hospitals away from AHS01:51 | August 27, 2024
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta01:59 | August 25, 2024
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
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Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Calgary franchisees01:59 | August 8, 2024
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Calgarians brace for another round of water restrictions02:00 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Edmonton-based health company expands access to prostate cancer blood test01:41 | July 30, 2024
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Alberta releases results of review following province’s largest E. Coli outbreak02:22 | July 29, 2024
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Festival, event organizers keep close eye on air quality as smoke shrouds Calgary01:55 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta family warns about dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on boats01:48 | July 18, 2024
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Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
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Calgarians finding ways to cool down during heat warning01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Confirmed E.coli case prompts 2nd closure of Calgary daycare01:46 | July 4, 2024
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How to connect as a family this summer04:54 | July 3, 2024
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Calgary soccer player joins sister in farming venture01:59 | July 2, 2024
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‘Hot spots’ targeted by Calgary police to make public places more accessible01:48 | June 28, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 2024
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Calgary families share stories of struggles getting help for addictions02:11 | August 30, 2019
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First-of-its-kind program in Alberta aims to train physician assistants01:44 | September 12, 2024
-
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-
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Alberta’s fall COVID and flu vaccine program to roll out mid-October02:02 | September 11, 2024
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High River faces doctor shortage amid uncertainty over physician compensation from province02:03 | September 4, 2024
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Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services02:08 | August 31, 2024
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Plans revealed to potentially transfer hospitals away from AHS01:51 | August 27, 2024
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‘Ride for Recovery’ supports addiction treatment in Alberta01:59 | August 25, 2024
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
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Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Calgary franchisees01:59 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Health experts recommend staying inside as wildfire smoke fills Calgary skies01:28 | July 23, 2024
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Elephant Artist Relief a ‘lifesaver’ for Calgary artists with health insurance subsidy pilot program02:14 | July 21, 2024
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Alberta family warns about dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on boats01:48 | July 18, 2024
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Family of 5-year-old living with KAND raising funds to buy robotic walker01:58 | July 18, 2024
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Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site02:15 | July 16, 2024
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Calgarians finding ways to cool down during heat warning01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Alberta doctors warn of surgical diversions to other hospitals02:01 | July 8, 2024
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Confirmed E.coli case prompts 2nd closure of Calgary daycare01:46 | July 4, 2024
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How to connect as a family this summer04:54 | July 3, 2024
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Calgary soccer player joins sister in farming venture01:59 | July 2, 2024
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‘Hot spots’ targeted by Calgary police to make public places more accessible01:48 | June 28, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 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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