Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening
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Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening
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Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening
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Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening
Description
February 4, 2022
A study led by a Halifax doctor has found the stigma around addiction is harmful to patients in hospital settings. As Alexa MacLean reports, the results of antiquated policies can be life-threatening.
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Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening02:03 | February 4, 2022 -
Road safety groups call for regulations on large SUV’s and pickup trucks02:15 | August 6, 2026 -
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026 -
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Policing strict new federal and bail sentencing rules may not be so simple02:45 | July 17, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1623:46 | July 16, 2026 -
RCMP investigating protest that resulted in N.S. premier’s windshield being smashed02:03 | July 16, 2026 -
Behind-the-scenes look at how poppies are made for annual Sullivan’s Pond display02:05 | July 16, 2026
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Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening02:03 | February 4, 2022
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Road safety groups call for regulations on large SUV’s and pickup trucks02:15 | August 6, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 523:26 | August 5, 2026
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Environmental advocates call on Nova Scotia government to better protect provincial parks02:23 | August 5, 2026
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New study to change way women are diagnosed with breast cancer02:17 | August 4, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 308:58 | August 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 308:58 | August 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 3123:56 | July 31, 2026
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Halifax Busker Festival marks 40 years01:55 | July 30, 2026
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Striking Nova Scotia emergency dispatchers call on employer to return to bargaining table02:14 | July 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2912:09 | July 29, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2823:57 | July 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2711:45 | July 28, 2026
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Banner season so far for tourism in Nova Scotia02:05 | July 27, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2610:35 | July 26, 2026
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Defence seeks more time to review disclosure in Halifax newborn death case01:41 | July 24, 2026
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026
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Labour advocates in N.S. raising concerns about wages02:09 | July 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 1828:11 | July 18, 2026
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Policing strict new federal and bail sentencing rules may not be so simple02:45 | July 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1623:46 | July 16, 2026
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RCMP investigating protest that resulted in N.S. premier’s windshield being smashed02:03 | July 16, 2026
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Behind-the-scenes look at how poppies are made for annual Sullivan’s Pond display02:05 | July 16, 2026
Nova Scotia doctor says addiction stigma can be life-threatening
Description
February 4, 2022
A study led by a Halifax doctor has found the stigma around addiction is harmful to patients in hospital settings. As Alexa MacLean reports, the results of antiquated policies can be life-threatening.
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