Addiction

• Recovery Alberta closes Edmonton addiction treatment program, drops hundreds from wait list

  For hundreds of Albertans on the waiting list at the Henwood Treatment Centre, the loss of the program means they are back to square one in their search for addiction treatment.

  Politics

  Aug 25
  
• Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans

  A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.

  Politics

  Aug 6
  
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• Care for mental health, addictions now searchable on Saskatchewan’s website

  People seeking mental health or addictions support in Saskatchewan can now search for specific assistance on the province’s website, including programs aimed at struggling youth. 

  Health

  May 8
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• First Nations University hosts summit exploring Indigenous solutions to addictions

  A new pilot project is aiming to combine western medicine with Indigenous community-based healing.

  Health

  Apr 30
• Peterborough supervised consumption site to close as Ontario government ends funding

  According to Fourcast, up to 320 people use the Peterborough consumption treatment site annually. Staff also perform an average of 18 life-saving interventions every month.

  Health

  Mar 16
• First in Quebec program lets mothers undergo addiction treatment without leaving children

  A Quebec program is being described as the only one of its kind in the province: a treatment centre that allows mothers to keep their children with them while they recover.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2025
• Saskatchewan involuntary drug treatment legislation leaves experts with questions

  Community advocates and health policy experts are raising questions and concerns about new involuntary treatment legislation set to be introduced by Saskatchewan this fall.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2025
• Saskatchewan NDP unveils plan to tackle addictions, says more funding needed

  Saskatchewan's official Opposition has unveiled a plan it says will help tackle the province's ongoing addiction crisis and experts say it may help.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
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• Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recovery

  A Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey in battling addictions and mental health barriers.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2025
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• Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatment

  The Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025