Alliance Calls for Better Opioid Addiction Treatment in Ontario
A new coalition of health workers and advocates launches at Queen's Park, urging the province to increase access to life-saving opioid addiction treatment. Learn about their demands.
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UWindsor Professor: Ontario in Uncharted Gambling Ad Territory
A University of Windsor professor warns Ontario is navigating 'uncharted territory' with the surge of sports betting advertisements. Learn about the societal impacts and regulatory challenges.
50-Bed Addiction Treatment Centre to Open in N.B.
A new 50-bed live-in facility for substance use treatment will open in New Brunswick in summer 2026 at Eagle's Eye View Cottages, marking a significant expansion of addiction recovery services in the province.
OLG: Don't Give Lottery Tickets as Stocking Stuffers
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation issues a holiday warning against giving lottery tickets as gifts to minors. Learn the risks and legal age requirements.
Ontario's 'Wild West' Safer Supply Needs Regulation
Addiction experts warn Ontario's unregulated safer supply program fuels diversion and addiction via electronic pill mills. Learn about the crisis and calls for action.
Windsor gambling cases double, HDGH seeks ad restrictions
Windsor's HDGH reports local gambling cases have doubled, calling for urgent limits on sports-betting advertising. Learn about the growing addiction crisis.
Windsor HART Hub Opens for Mental Health Support
Windsor-Essex launches HART Hub to provide crucial mental health and addiction services. Learn how this new facility will support community wellness and recovery efforts.
Vancouver sees alarming spike in non-fatal overdoses
Vancouver health authorities report significant increase in non-fatal overdoses. Learn about the crisis response and public health implications. Stay informed about addiction recovery resources.
Saskatoon renews detox centre funding amid confusion
Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
Royal Ottawa Launches Day Detox for Addiction Treatment
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
B.C. parents push for involuntary care for addicted youth
Desperate British Columbia parents are advocating for policy changes to allow involuntary care for drug-addicted children. Learn about their emotional fight for reform.
Ottawa youth addiction advocate Joshua Clatney dies at 28
Joshua Clatney, a fierce advocate for youth struggling with addiction in Ottawa, has passed away at age 28. Learn about his remarkable journey from addiction to community leadership.
Toronto's radical plan for homeless shelters and drugs
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Jodie Sweetin's First Drink at 14 Sparked Addiction
Full House star Jodie Sweetin details her first alcohol experience at age 14 and subsequent addiction struggles in a revealing podcast interview about her recovery journey.
Manitoba announces new meth crisis plan with coordination
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Study: Short-Form Videos Harm Mental Health
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Ringette celebrates 50 years in Fredericton
Fredericton's ringette community celebrates 50 years, tracing the sport's journey from when 'team sports for girls were unusual' to a multi-generational family tradition.
NCAA bans pro sports betting for athletes and staff
The NCAA has implemented a strict new policy prohibiting all athletes and athletic department personnel from betting on professional sports. This decisive move aims to protect the integrity of college athletics.
Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
Saskatoon sees 104 overdoses, 2 deaths in one week
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
Record online gambling debt hits young Canadians
Financial and psychology experts warn of dire consequences as Canadians bet record sums online, falling into debt. Learn how to identify risks and seek help.
Royal Alex supervised consumption site replaced
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
MLB to cooperate with Senate gambling investigation
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred commits to providing all requested documents for U.S. Senate's gambling investigation. Full cooperation promised amid growing scrutiny of sports betting practices.
Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
Documentary follows songwriter's journey to confront trauma
Calgary-born Cassidy Waring returns home to confront childhood trauma in documentary Hearse Chasing, exploring family addiction and complex PTSD. Premiering at CUFF.Docs.
Readers Sound Off on Gambling Ads and Pipeline Politics
Canadian readers voice strong opinions on the rise of sports gambling advertising, East-West pipeline disputes, and New York City's future in a series of letters to the editor.
Mandatory drug treatment saved my life: former addict
A former fentanyl addict credits involuntary treatment with saving his life, as Canada debates implementing similar programs to address the opioid crisis.
Sports gambling crisis: The next social epidemic
Legalized sports gambling has become a social epidemic, causing financial ruin and addiction among young men. Learn why experts call for urgent action.
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