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National Addictions Awareness Week series: A look inside Whitehorse's recovery centre
CBC News got an exclusive look inside an addictions and recovery centre in Whitehorse. The public facility houses a withdrawal program and a treatment program among other services. The CBC's Virginie Ann takes us there.
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Ricky's Law
While involuntary treatment for addiction hasn't been tried in this country, it's already in use in many U.S. states. CBC News travels to Washington state, where Ricky's Law has been in effect for six years, to see what impact the...
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New Zealand PM Issues Historic Apology On Treatment At State Run Hospitals
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care over the last 70 years.
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Is forcing people into drug treatment the right way to go?
As cities across Canada struggle with an addiction crisis, a growing number of politicians are proposing involuntary drug treatment as a solution, but as CBC’s Mike Crawley explains, the evidence is far from clear that forced care is the...
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Bridgeport man turns life around after prison, helps others battling addiction through new community center
Family Reentry will be holding a grand opening Monday for its new Recovery Community Center at 75 Washington Ave. in Bridgeport.
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Cassie Ventura testimony continues in day 4 of 'Diddy' trial
After being questioned by prosecutors for two days, Casandra Ventura Fine, known professionally as "Cassie," was cross-examined by Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team during the fourth day of his federal sex trafficking trial in New York...
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Fentanyl crisis sparks advocacy for harm reduction efforts in recovery
For years, individuals battling opioid addiction have faced a grim choice: get clean or die. But some people now see a third option — harm reduction. (Scripps News)
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Harris and Martin at odds over cannabis decriminalisation
Simon Harris and Micheal Martin, the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, disagree over the decriminalisation of cannabis. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail continue to be at odds over the decriminalisation of cannabis.
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states' lawsuits say
Lawsuits filed by more than a dozen states accuse TikTok of being addictive and harmful for kids. (Scripps News)
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Small amounts of drugs are now illegal once again in Oregon
As of this month drugs in Oregon are now recriminalized, but there's a new emphasis on "deflection." (Scripps News)
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Juror No. 10 spoke to CNN about the case, saying "no politics came into play" when the group unanimously decided on a guilty verdict. (Scripps News)
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Juror in Hunter Biden case speaks out, says president's son shouldn't go to jail
Juror No. 10 spoke to CNN about the case, saying "no politics came into play" when the group unanimously decided on a guilty verdict. (Scripps News)
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Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden gun trial
Prosecutors rested their case Friday after calling two witnesses to the stand. (Scripps News)
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In Real Life: The Oregon Experiment
As ground-breaking drug reforms are rolled back in Oregon, lawmakers and advocates weigh what went wrong — and whether Portugal's drug policies can offer any answers on what to do next. (Scripps News)
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Concern over gambling ads ‘bombardment’ as addiction referrals hit record highs
Health officials have raised concerns over children and adults being “bombarded” with gambling adverts after a record number of people sought help for gambling addiction in England. NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard also sounded the...
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Gambling Addiction
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It’s illegal, if you’re under 21. But that doesn’t stop some teens from taking big risks - gambling. Felipe introduces us to one gambler who learned an expensive lesson.
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Starmer and Rayner urge government to settle nurses dispute amicably
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and deputy Angela Rayner answer questions on legal action against the RCN, Diane Abbott, anti-social behaviour, the gambling white paper, forcing criminals to appear in court and teachers strikes
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Gambling firms to face compulsory levy in long-awaited White Paper plans
Plans also include maximum stakes for online slot machines of between £2 and £15 for all customers subject to consultation and a new statutory levy which will see gambling companies required to fund more groundbreaking research,...
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