Addictions

‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino

On Thursday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) officially launched PlayAlberta.ca, the province’s only regulated online gambling site. AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund. Bonnie Lee, an associate professor in Addictions… Read More »‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino

Calgary addiction recovery centre links COVID-19 to spike in waiting list: ‘Nobody is immune’ – Calgary

A Calgary addictions recovery centre has seen its waiting list numbers spike and officials are linking that to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: Coronavirus: Calgary mental health services want you to reach out, be self-compassionate Zak Mohamed couldn’t recognize himself when he started his four-month… Read More »Calgary addiction recovery centre links COVID-19 to spike in waiting list: ‘Nobody is immune’ – Calgary