Red Deer city council to consult with province about becoming a 'recovery community'
Most treatment centres fall under provincial authority
Source: reddeeradvocate.com
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Red Deer is poised to be 'a leader in addictions recovery,' following council's support of Mayor's motion – Red Deer Advocate
The new recovery-based approach meets people wherever they are on the recovery journey
Source: reddeeradvocate.com
Red Deer Mayor advocates for new way of dealing with people with addictions, mental illness – Red Deer Advocate
Ken Johnston will ask council to endorse a recovery-based approach
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Source: reddeeradvocate.com
Holding opioid manufacturers accountable
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the settlement reached with Purdue Pharma (Canada):
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Source: alberta.ca
Report on 'safe supply' of drugs criticized by experts, doctors, NDP
Alberta will not offer a public "safe supply" of illicit drugs to people addicted to opioids; instead the government will focus on other harm reduction and treatment methods.
Source: edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Edmonton opioid calls increase 299% since 2018
Data released by the province shows the number of opioid events EMS attended in Edmonton has been growing year over year.
Source: edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Toward an Alberta model of wellness
Alberta’s government is helping everyday Albertans by making record breaking investments in addiction and mental health care.
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Source: alberta.ca
'Irresponsible' to Decriminalize Drugs Without Comprehensive System of Treatment and Care: Alberta Addictions Minister
The key to curb addictions and overcome the opioid crisis is to provide addicts with a recovery-oriented system of care instead of supplying them with drugs, according to Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
Source: theepochtimes.com
Access to services and safe communities a priority
Access to services and safe communities a priority Your Feedback Yes By Letter to the Editor on May 27, 2021. Editor: Alberta has been working to establish a full continuum of care for people struggling with addiction, inclusive of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. Last year Alberta’s government invested $1.69 billion in mental health and addictions across all Ministries. Never in Alberta’s history has it been easier for people with addiction to get treatment. Last Novemb...
Source: lethbridgeherald.com
Luan: Access to addiction services and safe communities is Alberta's priority
I read with interest this week the suggestion by
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Source: edmontonjournal.com