Substance Abuse

Okanagan man shares personal story to highlight urgent need for more addiction treatment beds – Okanagan

When Jacob Philp arrived at Bill’s Place in Vernon in February 2017, he was in a bad place. “I was hopeless and I was broken,” Philp told Global News. The 33-year old man was heavily addicted to drugs. He had been jailed and was even… Read More »Okanagan man shares personal story to highlight urgent need for more addiction treatment beds – Okanagan

Alcohol consumption skyrockets as pandemic continues, says Montreal public health

Montreal public health officials say the city remains in an “uncomfortable” when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, and while gaining control of the situation is a constant concern, it’s not the only one. “We are preoccupied with the collateral impact of this pandemic,” said… Read More »Alcohol consumption skyrockets as pandemic continues, says Montreal public health