addiction

Health

Belleville declares addiction emergency after latest overdose surge

Mike Juby was outside Bridge Street United Church in Belleville, Ont., on Tuesday afternoon when people suddenly started dropping to the…

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Health

Homeless people from Moncton find fresh start, addiction recovery at rural farm

Sitting by the warmth of a wood stove, Shawn Robicheau is quietly working away at a mosaic-style art piece. In vivid…

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Business

American Idol’s William Hung dealing with gambling addiction

Twenty years after he became a viral sensation with his “American Idol” audition, William Hung is opening up about his…

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Health

More addiction treatment needed as B.C. drug decriminalization pilot enters 2nd year: doctors, advocates

A narrow, winding corridor at Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital leads to a clinic offering quick access to addiction treatment for…

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Halifax

Over $10,000 raised in slain N.S. man’s name to help fight addiction: ‘Ben would forgive the guy’

Family and friends of the 27-year-old man stabbed to death in downtown Dartmouth last week are raising money for an…

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Halifax

More than $10,000 raised in slain N.S. man’s name to help fight addiction: ‘Ben would forgive the guy’

Family and friends of the 27-year-old man stabbed to death in downtown Dartmouth last week are raising money for an…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. government takes step toward public access to private mental health, addiction care

Changes introduced at Province House on Friday will lead to private mental health practitioners being able to deliver insured services…

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Health

Staggering mental health, addiction stats push northern First Nations to call for emergency declaration

Chiefs of First Nations in northern Ontario are calling for a public emergency and social crisis to be declared, emphasizing…

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Health

Prescribed fentanyl helps this man manage his addiction. Experts want more access to safe supply

For the past few years, David Keeler’s addiction has been treated like a medical issue.  “I’ve worked out [that] I…

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Halifax

Four psychiatric and addiction patients with a judicial past went missing in four days

Four psychiatric and substance abuse patients with a history of assault or threats went missing from their hospitals in Nova…

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