Local News Addictions and mental health an epidemic: Brantford councillor Addictions and mental health problems are pushing more people to a life on the street, says a Brantford city councillor. Local News
Memorial, success stories to be honoured in community addictions hub Along with being flexible, comfortable, warm and welcoming, a community addictions hub planned in Sarnia is expected to include space to celebrate rehabilitation successes, and to have memorials for people who've died. November 30, 2022 Local News
New withdrawal management facility part of unique, integrated addiction services Aug. 10 will mark the beginning of an integrated service – unique to the Southwestern Ontario region – available to help local residents battling addictions. August 8, 2022 Local News
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New withdrawal management facility part of unique, integrated addiction services Wednesday will mark the beginning of an integrated service being available to help local residents battling addiction that is unique to the region. August 5, 2022 Local News
Westover allows unfettered access for documentary on addiction treatment Admitting you have an addiction is a huge step on the road to treatment and recovery. Allowing your recovery to be filmed is rarity, but that’s what took place at Westover Treatment Centre. January 17, 2022 Local News
Peer support community created for musicians A Brantford man’s experiences in the music industry has led him to help create Over The Bridge, a peer support community to talk about mental health and addiction recovery. February 22, 2021 Local News
Emergency winter shelter winds down Staff and volunteers at the Winter Warmth Emergency Shelter spent the better part of Friday removing appliances, food stock, furniture and clothing donations from the former Brantford police station at 180 Greenwich St. May 29, 2020 Local News
Three deaths, eight overdoses: Addiction continues during pandemic A recent rash of opioid overdoses, including three deaths in Southwestern Ontario, highlights the stark reality that addiction – once considered a top public health issue facing our communities – hasn't disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. May 18, 2020 Local News
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Three deaths, eight overdoses: Addiction continues during pandemic A recent rash of opioid overdoses, including three deaths in Southwestern Ontario, highlights the stark reality that addiction – once considered a top public health issue facing our communities – hasn't disappeared during the COVID-19 pandmeic and its fallout. May 13, 2020 Local News
Addictions clinic to open in Oxford County When many people think about addiction medications, they imagine methadone clinics – but a new local program will work to help dispel the stigma around treatment in Oxford County. July 24, 2019 Local News
The Solution: Abstinence gives way to a more medical approach With so much attention focused on deadly addictions to opioids and meth, alcohol has been overshadowed, despite that it costs society more — in dollars and deaths. Continuing today, Postmedia examines the Southwestern Ontario toll in a three-part series: The Drinker, The Problem and The Solution. July 3, 2019 Local News
The Drinker: 'It ripped me apart’ — Windsor man among legions of Canadians battling alcohol dependency With so much attention focused on deadly addictions to opioids and meth, alcohol has been overshadowed, despite that it costs society more — in dollars and deaths. Starting today, Postmedia examines the Southwestern Ontario toll in a three-part series: The Drinker, The Problem and The Solution. June 28, 2019 Local News
Meth addiction drives crimes A last chance to change was given to a methamphetamine addict by a Sarnia judge and his employer. July 10, 2018 Local News
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