The Alberta government announced Friday that drug consumption sites in southern Alberta will soon close and be replaced with recovery support, treatment and 24/7 outreach efforts. This includes the mobile drug consumption unit by the Lethbridge Read More
Using scientifically unapproved substances to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder seems to be on the rise. Mark Davids, Manager of accessibility services with Lethbridge Polytechnic, explains how marijuana and other substances Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh spoke following their attendance at the Municipal Leadership on Substance Use Summit at Timmins, Ontario.Read More
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blasted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on social media in regard to the Liberal’s alleged plans to decriminalize drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl. As you may recall, B.C. Read More
With Canada and the U.S. still in the grips of a decades-old opioid epidemic, the crisis has deepened in recent years with the introduction a fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times Read More
The opioid crisis continues to rage on, across our country, killing thousands every year. A documentary has been produced discussing this very important subject and how it has impacted so many communities. The documentary, called Read More
Wednesday marked International Overdose Awareness Day. It is meant to remember all of those who have passed on due to an overdose. As Video Journalist Micah Quinn explains, an event was held in Galt Gardens Read More
It appears as though addictions are on the rise across much of North America. Psychologist Dr. Gregg Jantz says there are tell tale signs you can watch out for with those who are struggling with Read More
A candlelight vigil was held at Galt Gardens on Saturday evening to honour those who have lost their lives due to opioids. The group gathered to pay homage to friends and family and pay their Read More
A former employee of a Blood Tribe wellness centre is speaking up over ongoing substance-related deaths that have plagued the reserve. Roger Prairie Chicken says that millions of dollars given to the Blood Tribe First Read More
The Indigenous Recovery Coach Program was started in 2018 as a response to help those in the Indigenous community who have struggled with addiction. Some of that help includes traditional healing practices. The recovery centre supports Read More
