City council wants province to replace overdose prevention site
City will call on province to boost other addiction and mental health programs
Source: reddeeradvocate.com
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City will call on province to boost other addiction and mental health programs
Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams issued the following statement on the conclusion of Dr. Keith Humphreys’ service on Alberta’s Recovery Expert Advisory Panel:
According to the province's substance use surveillance system, 161 people died from toxic drugs in July 2023.
International Overdose Awareness Day reveals conflicting views
The mandate letter focuses on preventative mental health supports and addiction recovery, but advocates say the absence of harm reduction is troublesome.