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Opioid crisis

Overdose crisis, Homelessness

‘They’re out of place’: Nine fatal overdoses in 11 days among unhoused after Pandora Ave. cleared out

Alexandra Mehl and Eric Plummer
Overdose crisis

‘Enough is enough’: Election result threatens harm reduction in drug crisis

Eric Plummer
Addictions, Housing, Overdose crisis

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

Eric Plummer
Overdose crisis

Drug crisis draws political divisions as election approaches

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
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
Addictions, Overdose crisis

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

Eric Plummer
Overdose crisis

Has drug decriminalization gone too far? Or is this the beginning of a solution?

Eric Plummer
Overdose crisis

Province moves to ban illicit drug use in public spaces

Denise Titian
Addictions, Overdose crisis, Mental health, General

Finding the Red Road: A family breaks free from addiction

Denise Titian
Overdose crisis

‘The systems aren’t built for us’: Opioid forum explores complexity of ongoing drug crisis

Eric Plummer
Overdose crisis

‘A window of opportunity’ that can’t be missed: Workers explain harm reduction, Nuu-chah-nulth style

Denise Titian

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