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Central Alberta's only supervised consumption site set to close
The only supervised consumption site in central Alberta will close its Red Deer location after a court injunction to keep it open was turned down. CBC reporter Sam Samson explains the decision....and the push to keep it open.
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New program in Rockland offers support for people recovering from substance abuse
A goal of the family-friendly place is to allow those seeking help with substance recovery to bring their kids, instead of missing services because they don't have child care.
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This African tree bark is used by some to treat addiction, but it could also kill you
Ibogaine is still not approved in Canada, but many are touting its early success in treating addiction. CBC's Karen Pauls investigates the drug's promise, and the moment treatment turned deadly for one Canadian man.
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Tiger Woods’ Troubled Past: Scandals, Addiction, & His Fortune Amid Vanessa Trump Romance Declaration
Tiger Woods, a name synonymous with golfing greatness, but behind the trophies lies a troubled past. From explosive scandals and publicized addiction struggles to his billion-dollar fortune, Tiger’s journey has been anything but smooth....
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Sheriff’s Addiction Treatment Program in Suffolk is expanding
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. tells News 12 that the goal for the Sheriff’s Addiction Treatment Program is to increase the female population from 20 to 40 people and the male population from 20 to 60 people.
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Misinformation being spread about Richmond housing project, supporter says
Reverend Bill Mok, who supports a proposed Richmond housing project that has drawn some community backlash, warns that misinformation about it is spreading. He spoke with CBC's Gloria Macarenko about the need to get the facts straight on...
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B.C. Conservatives join Richmond residents against proposed supportive housing project
Keep Richmond Safe organizers along with B.C. Conservative MLAs and their leader John Rustad rallied at Richmond City Hall against a proposed supportive housing project on Monday. They say they want to ensure the province doesn't...
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How Thunder Bay, Ont., election candidates plan to address homelessness and addictions
With the provincial election only two weeks away, the CBC's Sarah Law checked in with candidates in Thunder Bay's ridings to learn their plans to address homeless encampments and the opioid crisis. Here's what they shared, and what...
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Yellowknife woman sentenced for prostituting a minor
A warning, some details in this story might be disturbing.Alicia Moran pleaded guilty to arranging for a 15 year-old girl to have sex with a man in Yellowknife in exchange for money. CBC's Nadeer Hashmi has the details on the sentencing.
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Scott Oake carries his grief every day
Scott Oake is best known as a broadcaster, covering the biggest events in Canadian sports, but he’s proudest of his work in addiction recovery. He spoke with The National’s Ian Hanomansing about losing his son to addiction and living...
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Historic $7.4 billion settlement in opioid lawsuit
Purdue Pharma, the maker of the painkiller OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, have agreed to a historic $7.4 billion settlement in a lawsuit stemming from the deadly toll of their drug.
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Province working on youth services sites in northern N.S.
Nova Scotia is working with community partners on a one-stop-shop approach for youth in need of employment, housing and mental health and addiction services. Luke Ettinger has the story.
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Local doctors say Dry January is working and offer tips
It's a public health initiative called Dry January and has been an effective means for reducing alcohol intake.
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Here are the top health stories we're watching in Windsor-Essex this year
The drug toxicity crisis, avian flu and the future of Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) hubs — The CBC's Jennifer La Grassa breaks down some of the key health stories we're watching in 2025.
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THRIVE Suffolk offers those people from addiction to celebrate New Year's Eve safely
Nonprofit THRIVE Suffolk, which is part of the Family and Children's Association, will host a recovery-friendly New Year's Eve celebration.
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London physician treating addictions for 30 years doesn't believe in safe supply. Here's why.
Dr. Martyn Judson manages Clinic 528 in London specializing in methadone and suboxone treatments for people who are addicted to opioids. He says safe supply isn't currently working in London and the pills are being diverted. He testified...
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Collecting books, games and more for addiction centre clients
The UPEI Nursing Student Society is on a mission to collect reading material, puzzles, and board games for clients of the P.E.I. Provincial Addiction Treatment Centre. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin has more from Marie-Pier...
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Woman sentenced in defrauding N.W.T. company
A woman who defrauded a Fort Smith company was sentenced today. As Natalie Pressman reports, she took tens of thousands of dollars from a Fort Smith construction company in a crime her lawyer says was fueled by addiction.
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A new report on addictions services for Manitoba youth seeks change
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is renewing calls for a province-wide youth addictions strategy.A new report is painting a stark picture when it comes to the current state of addictions services for young people and the lack...
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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is renewing calls for a youth addictions strategy
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is renewing calls for a province-wide youth addictions strategy. A new report is painting a stark picture when it comes to the current state of addictions services for young people.. and the...
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Nunavut man shot by Winnipeg police was in 'really sad' situation, judge said days before his death
Advocates are remembering a man shot and killed Sunday night by Winnipeg police. 24-year-old Jordan Charlie of Nunavut is the man who died following a fatal interaction with officers in a Unicity shopping area. Parole board documents say...
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Challenges with introducing involuntary treatment
Ricky's Law has been in effect in Washington state for six years, but there have been challenges in rolling it out. Proponents and critics say there are many factors Canadian lawmakers need to keep in mind if similar legislation is...
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Forced into treatment
Conversations over involuntary treatment for addictions are intensifying in Canada. While it hasn't been tried in this country, it's already in use in many U.S. states. Julia Wong travels to Washington state to learn how its law works...
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'Lives can be saved.' Connecticut gets $7 million federal grant to fight opioid epidemic
The money will go to addiction service providers in seven communities in western Connecticut: Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich, Torrington, Watertown and Winsted.