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.
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Apple's $230 iPhone Pocket 'Sock' Baffles Consumers
Apple launches a $229.95 microfiber sleeve for iPhones, dubbed the 'iPhone Pocket,' leaving tech enthusiasts and consumers puzzled about its purpose and price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alberta gambling case exposes dangerous criminal underworld
A recent Alberta court case reveals how gambling addiction fuels criminal activity, exposing the dangerous underworld lurking beneath Canada's regulated betting industry.
BC Youth Vaping Study Reveals Alarming Trends
Groundbreaking research exposes the vaping epidemic among BC youth, with startling statistics about usage patterns and health concerns that demand immediate action.
Cambridge Youth Wellness Hub Opens with Free Services
Cambridge, Ontario celebrates the opening of a groundbreaking youth wellness hub offering free mental health, addiction, and primary care services to young people aged 12-26.
Ontario Launches HART Hubs in Barrie & Simcoe County
Ontario's groundbreaking HART program brings essential healthcare and addiction services directly to vulnerable populations in Barrie and Simcoe County through new community hubs.
Congressman's Deleted Post: 'Stop Smoking Crack'
Louisiana Representative Clay Higgins faces backlash after responding to a critical comment with an inflammatory remark about drug use, deleting the post amid growing controversy.
Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Reveals Prison Experience
Chelsea O'Donnell shares her emotional story of incarceration, rehabilitation, and rebuilding her life after legal troubles, with support from her famous mother Rosie O'Donnell.
ByWard Market Crisis: Ottawa's Historic District in Peril
Ottawa's iconic ByWard Market district confronts a perfect storm of homelessness, addiction, and safety concerns threatening its vibrant future. Discover what's happening and potential solutions.
Ottawa's Somerset neighbourhood faces drug crisis
Residents and business owners in Ottawa's Somerset West community voice alarm as visible drug use and public safety concerns escalate, prompting calls for immediate action.
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