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CAMH to study how psilocybin in ‘magic mushrooms’ affects depression
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says it has been awarded Canada's first federal grant to study the effects of a psychedelic chemical component in "magic mushrooms" on treatment-resistant depression. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Queen Street campus is seen in Toronto, Sunday, March 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
world
Afghan women, children grappling with opioid addiction live in fear of being imprisoned by the Taliban
Farzana, a drug addict in Kandahar province, Afghanistan on May 28, 2022, with four of her eight children, who she worries are also addicted to opium. **name of photographer witheld for security reasons**
opinion
Decriminalization on its own is insufficient. We need to change the whole system of addiction response
Nishan Duraiappah and Dale McFee
canada
Manitoba may soon have a bereavement day for drug-related deaths
Items are seen on the ground as paramedics from B.C. Ambulance respond to a drug overdose in downtown Vancouver on June 23, 2021. Manitoba may soon have an official day to recognize the impact of drug overdoses on families and communities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
u.s. business
West Virginia urges judge to hold three drug companies liable for causing ‘tsunami’ of opioid addiction
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the courthouse where the three largest U.S. drug distributors are facing their first trial over claims that they fueled the opioid crisis, in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., May 3, 2021. Picture taken May 3, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan Pierson/File Photo
books
The reality of opioid use doesn’t make for good drama — but it makes for great books
Carlyn Zwarenstein
opinion
Aziz Ansari shows it’s hard to be funny these days
John Doyle
canada
How safe supply aims to curb toxic drug deaths
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canada
Ontario Medical Association shares priorities for health system improvements
The entrance sign to the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Reducing patient wait times; expanding mental health, addiction and home care services; and preparing for the next pandemic are among top priorities for a group representing Ontario doctors. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler
canada
Protesters outside Newfoundland jail call for better care for prisoners after inmate suicide
A few dozen people gathered outside Her Majesty's Penitentiary jail to demand better mental health care for inmates in Newfoundland and Labrador, in St. John's, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie
asia-pacific business
Some parents in China laud new rule limiting video game time for children
FILE PHOTO: A man plays online game on a computer at an internet cafe in Beijing, China August 31, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
opinion
How Conservatives and Liberals would tackle Canada’s epidemic of drug overdoses
The Editorial Board
politics
Federal election 2021: Erin O’Toole promises more rehab spaces to combat opioid crisis
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole plays a game of bean bag toss while campaigning at a drug rehab center Sunday, August 22, 2021 in New Westminster, BC. Canadians will vote in a federal election Sept. 20th.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
british columbia
Vancouver’s DOXA film festival marks 20th anniversary, will spotlight opioid crisis
People gather along East Hastings street as the local health unit has started prescribing a "safe supply" of opioid alternatives to combat overdoses due to poisonous additives and to entice addicts and homeless into practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada April 6, 2020. Picture taken April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Jesse Winter
opinion
Can we beat addiction by making it a crime? No
The Editorial Board
canada
After five years drug-free, Vancouver man reflects on the rocky road to recovery
Trey Helten, Administration Manager at the Overdose Prevention Society, is photographed in an underground parkade where he slept for two winters while homeless in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, March 5, 2021. Once homeless and intravenous drug user for about 15 years is now five years abstinent. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
british columbia
B.C. expands local overdose supports to rural, remote and Indigenous communities
British Columbia's provincial flag flies in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. Thousands of residents on British Columbia's south coast and southern Interior spent the night without power after a fierce windstorm blew through the region Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Indigenous communities facing ‘dual pandemic’ due to the impact of COVID-19 on mental illness and addiction, report says
A women takes down laundry on the Attawapiskat First Nation, Ont., on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Many First Nations, northern and Indigenous communities are struggling to cope with dual states of emergency, thanks to the pandemic and its impacts on those suffering from mental illness and addictions.That's according to a new report from a committee of MPs who spent the last year studying the effects of COVID-19 on Canada's Indigenous populations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
first person
My brother died from addiction and we all grieve his loss differently
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british columbia
B.C. man wants help instead of charges for woman who took his truck with son inside
Aaron Johnson poses with his children Jesse, 11, Wyatt, 8 and Julianna, 4, in this undated handout photo. A Vancouver Island man whose truck was stolen while his son was still sitting inside says he wants help for the woman, not charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Aaron Johnson *MANDATORY CREDIT*
alberta
Alberta Auditor-General to study opioid crisis response as part of a broad COVID-19 review
Alberta Auditor General Doug Wylie speaks about his findings from his respective independent investigation into the activities related to the International Centre of Regulatory Excellence at the Alberta Energy Regulator, in Edmonton on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
canada
Canada’s drinking problem: why alcohol is the new cigarette
damage control
I’m worried a friend is drinking more than ever during the pandemic. How can I help him?
David Eddie
british columbia
B.C. illicit overdose deaths on track for record-breaking year, coroner says
Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe takes part in a news conference at the legislature in Victoria, on Feb. 7, 2019.
canada
Canada’s provinces have filed opioid-related claims totalling $67.4-billion in U.S. court
GRAND MANAN, NB-October 09, 2019-JayneTurner6-Jayne Turner holds a photo of her husband, Robert John Turner, in Grand Manan, N.B. on Wednesday October 9, 2019. For use with story by Karen Howlett. (VIKTOR PIVOVAROV/FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)
Stepping up: A B.C. doctor spreads the word about treating alcohol dependence with medication
PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA-OCTOBER 11, 2020: Dr. Jeff Harries photographed at his home in Penticton, BC. As a physician Dr. Harries has found success in treating addiction with medication, challenging the long held belief that substance abuse is a disease of weakness. Dr. Harries is also an accomplished vigneron and has a vineyard planted on his property on Penticton's east bench. Dr. Harries was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. Lucas Oleniuk/The Globe and Mail
british columbia
B.C. mayors demand action on homelessness, addiction
B.C. mayors demand action on homelessness, addiction
opinion
Overdoses are killing more people in Western Canada than COVID-19. B.C. has a bold new plan
The Editorial Board
british columbia
B.C.’s July opioid overdose deaths near province’s total COVID-19 toll
A woman demonstrates how the mySafe narcotic dispensing machine uses a palm-print ID at the Overdose Prevention Society as the local health unit has begun prescribing a "safe supply" of narcotic alternatives to combat overdoses due to poisonous additives and to entice addicts and homeless into practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada April 7, 2020. Picture taken April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jesse Winter
opinion
The decriminalization of simple drug possession is finally here. More change is necessary
The Editorial Board
british columbia
B.C. adds $36-million to create 123 addiction treatment beds for youth
B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Judy Darcy announces the opening of a new Overdose Emergency Response Centre, during a news conference at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver on Dec. 1, 2017.
opinion
The pandemic rekindled an old addiction – to video games
Dexter McMillan
british columbia
Man who blamed video games for double killing in B.C. sentenced to 25 years without parole
damage control
My daughter is 28, lives at home and doesn’t contribute anything. What should I do?
David Eddie
canada
Substance use cost estimated at $46-billion in Canada, contributed to almost 75,900 deaths in 2017
A Toronto beer store is pictured on April 16, 2015. A study commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction suggests some Canadians are drinking more alcohol due to boredom and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young