Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip – Reprinted from Scientific American By Maia Szalavitz edited by Allison Parshall For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the […]
Toxic drug deaths in April increase in B.C. and Island Health – From Chek News – Read the source article here – by Laura Brougham The number of toxic drug deaths in B.C. and Island Health saw an increase in April, with the provincial deaths rising above 160 for the […]
The services save lives, Health Minister Josie Osborne says. Doctors now running unapproved sites agree. by Michelle Gamage from The Tyee – Read the source article B.C. is setting things in motion to build more overdose prevention sites at hospitals, adding to the nine sites that are already open at […]
Safe supply is an effective tool at improving health outcomes for people who use opioids – and may be a more effective treatment option than methadone for those most at risk, according to findings in a new study. The study, published in the Lancet in May, contributes to a growing […]
From Judgment to Compassion: BC’s Ground-breaking New Approach to Youth Substance Care by Ron Merk Jun 09, 2025 – Visit his Substack here British Columbia has just released a groundbreaking new guideline that could fundamentally change how young people dealing with substance use issues receive care. The Provincial Child and […]
by Matthew Bonn, June 2, 2025 From Filter Mag – Read the Source Article – Harms related to drug overdose are not limited to death. It’s important to remember that, when research has indicated there are approximately 15 non-fatal overdoses for every fatal overdose in the United States. For those […]
Break down barriers for young people looking for mental health help, psychologists say by Amina Zafar · CBC News – read the source article here – When Emma Bockner was eight, she was prescribed medication for ADHD. Then as a teen, she started abusing drugs and alcohol. “There were a lot […]
The OCAT will be commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day again this year at the Parksville Community Park on August 31. Meanwhile, take a look at the official website for the international event.
by Laura Brougham, Chek News, May 14, 2025 – Read the Source Article – In February and March, 275 people died due to the toxic drug supply in B.C., of which 48 were in Island Health, according to the latest data from the B.C. Coroner Service. In February, 132 people […]
From the Canadian Health Coalition, By DJ Larkin and Steven Staples, read the source article here – From the days of Tommy Douglas, Canadians have staked a hefty portion of our national identity on universal health care: the promise that no matter who you are or how much money you […]
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