Alberta government allocates $20m to battle addiction
The Alberta province is battling an ongoing problem of substance abuse. Their answer is, over the next four years, to put $20m towards the fight with extra drug treatment courts to be established in Lethbridge, expanding the total in Edmonton and Calgary. Over time, more facilities will be opened in various, currently undisclosed locations. Substance
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Palmer Prevention to offer free drug testing for school-aged kids
For the entire month of March, Palmer Prevention Inc., a private non-profit company, will be offering free drug testing for school-aged kids. The company aims to prevent, delay and reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs among the young population. Tom Norton, the company’s director, wants to reduce parents’ worries by helping them find
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What the US Congress is doing to fight the opioid crisis
America’s battle with the opioid crisis is still an ongoing struggle. The Narcan administered in emergencies has contributed to a reduction of opioid overdose-related deaths, but the current state of affairs leaves a lot to be desired. In 2016, the economic impact of illegal drug use in America reached $445bn, according to the Department of
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31-year-old-man facing charges for impaired driving
On Tuesday, a man from Thunder Bay, Canada was arrested for driving under the influence and charged with: Possession of a schedule 1 substance. Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs. Failure to comply with a judicial release. Thunder Police Service officers investigated following a call at around 5:45 pm and
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