Thousands are waiting for drug and alcohol treatment. For Chloe, the long wait for help almost took her life

When Chloe was told she’d have to wait 12 months for a mattress at a drug and alcohol rehab centre, she spiralled.   Critical factors: Each and every day, 1000’s…

Alberta announces funding for addiction and homelessness

&#13 The Government of Alberta has declared a new program to help communities across the province tackle addiction and homelessness. &#13 The Action Strategy on Homelessness was announced Saturday, with…

To stop fatal overdoses, hospitals turn to addiction treatment teams : Shots

David Cave, a recovery coach who is part of an addiction specialty team at Salem Hospital, north of Boston, stands outside the emergency department. Jesse Costa/WBUR hide caption toggle caption…

S.F. expects to eventually open supervised drug consumption sites inside some new ‘wellness hubs’

San Francisco officials claimed Thursday that they count on to eventually open up supervised drug usage sites inside new “wellness hubs” they’re arranging that will serve men and women struggling…

Experts criticize Oregon’s drug decriminalization policy

Many men and women see Evaluate 110 as a contributor to the state’s drug habit difficulty, and some argue it must be repealed. SALEM, Ore. — It is really been…

More than 300 people walk through downtown Portland calling for an end to state’s addiction crisis

An organizer for the fifth annual Portland Stroll for Recovery questioned the close to 350 men and women gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday morning: “By a display of…