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First Look: Winnipeg's New 72-Hour Protective Care Centre
Winnipeg's new protective care centre will offer a safe space for drug-intoxicated individuals for up to 72 hours. Minister Bernadette Smith tours the facility ahead of its opening.
Northern Ontario teens charged with drug offences in Dryden
Three southern Ontario residents, including youths aged 13 and 16, face drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Dryden. Get the latest on this developing story.
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.
Trump doubts drug boat stops amid record cocaine seizures
President Trump claims stopping suspected drug boats is ineffective, while U.S. authorities report record cocaine seizures. Analysis of the conflicting drug enforcement perspectives.
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.
Cold Turkey Smoking Cessation Success After 50 Years
An 86-year-old shares how quitting smoking cold turkey nearly 50 years ago changed his life. Read this inspiring story and get expert advice from Dear Abby.
Alan Doyle: Mental Health Treatments Actually Work
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle shares his mental health journey and foundation work, advocating for open discussions and effective treatments in Canada.
Three suspected drug deaths in Waterloo Region in 3 days
Waterloo Region faces a drug crisis as three suspected overdose deaths occur within three days. Authorities urge awareness of naloxone kits and addiction resources.
21 arrested in Sudbury police operation, $150K recovered
Greater Sudbury Police arrest 21 people and recover $150,000 in stolen property during targeted enforcement operation on Paris Street. Details on the major drug bust.
B.C. Commissioner: Drug Stigma Violates Human Rights
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender declares stigmatizing drug users violates human rights. Learn how this impacts addiction recovery and public health policy in Canada.
Peel Police Drug Trafficking Probe Update
Peel Regional Police provide crucial update on ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Get the latest developments and key facts about this significant law enforcement operation.
Federal investment to tackle opioid crisis in Elgin
The Canadian government announces new federal funding to strengthen community-led responses to the opioid crisis in Elgin County. Learn how this investment will save lives.
The Big Party returns supporting mental health
Windsor's signature fundraising event 'The Big Party' is back, generating crucial support for mental health and addiction services at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
Windsor fentanyl bust: 46kg seized in record operation
Ontario police seize record 46kg of fentanyl in Windsor bust. Largest fentanyl seizure in city history raises concerns about opioid crisis. Read the full investigation details.
Manitoba's 72-hour detention for meth intoxication
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew introduces involuntary 72-hour detention for drug-intoxicated individuals. New protective care centers aim to address public safety and addiction treatment in Winnipeg.
Paris Jackson Shares Sobriety Journey and Health Damage
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris opens up about her perforated septum from past drug use as she approaches six years of sobriety. Her candid TikTok warning inspires addiction recovery conversations.
Ex-recovery home worker sentenced for sexual assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison term after multiple women came forward with sexual assault allegations from New Westminster recovery homes. Read the full story.
B.C. recovery worker gets 3 years for sex assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison sentence for sexual assaults while working at drug recovery facility. Case highlights vulnerability in addiction treatment system.
Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff died from drug overdose at 37
American bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving multiple substances. The fitness influencer was featured in the documentary Raising the Bar.
Librarian smuggled synthetic marijuana in jail drug ring
Massachusetts sheriff reveals jail drug smuggling scheme involving librarian bringing paper infused with synthetic marijuana. Five people indicted in elaborate prison contraband operation.
Winnipeg advocates: Detox plan needs follow-up care
Community leaders in Winnipeg warn that proposed drug detox facilities must include comprehensive aftercare programs to prevent relapse cycles and ensure long-term recovery success.
Moose Jaw drug bust: Fentanyl, meth found in traffic stop
Saskatchewan RCMP make significant drug seizure during routine traffic stop near Moose Jaw, uncovering fentanyl, methamphetamine and stolen property.
Porn-Distracted Dad Dies Before Hot Car Death Sentencing
A Georgia man facing prison time for his daughter's hot car death was found dead just before sentencing in a shocking case that highlights digital addiction consequences.
Manitoba Drug Detention Facility Launching in Weeks
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announces revolutionary approach to addiction treatment with new compulsory care facility opening in weeks, marking significant shift in provincial drug policy.
$200K Cocaine Seized at Manitoba Airport
A routine security check at Winnipeg's James Armstrong Richardson International Airport uncovered a shocking discovery - a suspicious package containing nearly half a kilogram of cocaine with an estimated street value of $200,000.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Ottawa Police Arrest Two in Major Donald Street Drug Bust
Ottawa police make significant arrests in Overbrook neighborhood drug operation, seizing large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and cash in coordinated raid.
Ottawa Police Charge Two in Drug Bust Operation
Ottawa Police Street Crime Unit's targeted enforcement leads to drug seizure and charges against two individuals in the city's west end.
Manitoba extends detention for highly intoxicated people
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing longer detention for severely intoxicated individuals in public places, aiming to enhance community safety and connect vulnerable people with proper care.
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