Addictions | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Addictions

Addictions

Purchase limits for Tofino liquor store to curb bootlegging in Ahousaht

Eric Plummer
Addictions, Housing, Overdose crisis

‘I just want a normal life’: Urban housing dynamics sabotage addictions recovery

Eric Plummer
Addictions, Overdose crisis, Crime and justice

NTC declares emergency, calling on governments to recognize extent of toxic drug and mental health crisis

Eric Plummer
Addictions, Mental health

Tsow-Tun Le Lum treatment centre celebrates grand re-opening at Duncan location

Denise Titian
The Nuu-chah-nulth Warrior Family Society received $125,000 over 18 months to implement the Icelandic Prevention Model through an effort they are calling ‘Strengthening the Circle: Supporting Healthy Pathways for Nuu-chah-nulth Youth’. (Nuu-chah-nulth Warrior Family FB photo)
Addictions, Mental health, Health, Healthy Living, General, Culture

Indigenous-led non-profit look to Icelandic model to prevent and reduce youth substance use in Port Alberni

Nora O'Malley
Huu-ay-aht dancers, including Colleen Peters in red, dance in celebration of Oomiiqsu Centre, which will open in the coming weeks.
Addictions, Child welfare, Housing, Mental health, Health, Reconciliation

Honoring mothers and children – Huu-ay-aht and guests celebrate near completion of Oomiiqsu Centre

Denise Titian
Addictions, Mental health, Crime and justice

Ahousaht deals with toll of recent deaths, as safety concerns persist

Eric Plummer and Nora O'Malley
Addictions, Overdose crisis

Overdose toll declines, but those affected urge public compassion as opioid crisis continues

Eric Plummer
Addictions, Housing, Homelessness

In the wake of an assault on a paramedic, a summer of enforcements on Pandora may finally lead to action for the homeless

Alexandra Mehl
Addictions, Mental health, Island Families

‘Leading the legacy of healing’: Kackaamin celebrates 50th anniversary

Alexandra Mehl
Addictions, Overdose crisis

‘A fighting chance’: Vancouver Island to be home to the first Indigenous youth detox center 

Alexandra Mehl
Addictions, Overdose crisis

Family treatment centre expands services, as overdose crisis rages on

Eric Plummer

Share this: