CBC Top Stories20h ago
Conservative MP draws from personal tragedy to change the Youth Criminal Justice Act
After the death of his son, Conservative MP Luc Berthold decided to turn his pain into action —introducing a private member's bill to give young offenders better access to substance-abuse treatment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/luc-berthold-substance-treatment-private-members-bill-9.7227801?cmp=rss
CBC Politics22h ago
Conservative MP draws from personal tragedy to change the Youth Criminal Justice Act
After the death of his son, Conservative MP Luc Berthold decided to turn his pain into action —introducing a private member's bill to give young offenders better access to substance-abuse treatment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/luc-berthold-substance-treatment-private-members-bill-9.7227801?cmp=rss
Mike1d ago

An aspect of the story not often told in mainstream news or by politicians exploiting public fear of drugs: people helping people who depend on illicit substances; not in the open and widespread in our communities.

#harmreduction #addiction #mentalhealth #substanceabuse

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/inside-an-informal-network-of-drug-users-trying-to-stay-alive-9.7225457

Meet the ‘hit doctor’: Inside an informal network of drug users trying to stay alive | CBC News

Amid the ongoing toxic drug crisis, an informal network of support has emerged among drug users. Part of this network are individuals referred to by their clients as “doctors” — everyday people with no formal medical training — who offer to inject people for a small fee.

CBC
ABC Feeds6d ago

The choir helping people turn their lives around
By Mya Kordic and Lucy Martin

In an unassuming building in Perth's north, the Second Chance Choir is bringing people together through music to help them put aside years of trauma, violence and substance abuse.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/second-chance-choir-bringing-people-together-through-music/106724138

#CommunityOrganisations #Music #SubstanceAbuse #MyaKordic #LucyMartin

The choir helping people turn their lives around

In an unassuming building in Perth's north, the Second Chance Choir is bringing people together through music to help them put aside years of trauma, violence and substance abuse.

CBC ManitobaJun 1
Fires lead to 'tragic loss of life' in Winnipeg, with 12 deaths so far this year
Winnipeg has already seen a dozen fire-related deaths in the first five months of 2026 — a number being driven by poverty and substance abuse, one fire official says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/fire-deaths-winnipeg-2026-9.7218681?cmp=rss
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Global News HealthMay 20
WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boom
Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the lining of the mouth. They also typically contain flavourings and sweeteners.
#Canada #Health #Lifestyle #Cigarettes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857036/who-warning-nicotine-pouches-targeting-youth/
World news | The GuardianMay 12

Trump's sudden cut in substance testing is 'going to kill people', experts warn

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/12/fentanyl-test-strips-samhsa-funding

#Health #USPolitics #SubstanceAbuse

Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn

Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kits

The Guardian
Global News NationalApr 20
Cher files for conservatorship over son Elijah Blue Allman after arrests
This is the second time Cher has filed for a conservatorship of her son, over claims that his life was 'at risk' due to 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.'
#Entertainment #Cher #ElijahBlueAllman
https://globalnews.ca/news/11808630/cher-conservatorship-son-elijah-blue-allman-arrests/
Global NewsApr 20
Cher files for conservatorship over son Elijah Blue Allman after arrests
This is the second time Cher has filed for a conservatorship of her son, over claims that his life was 'at risk' due to 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.'
#Entertainment #Cher #ElijahBlueAllman
https://globalnews.ca/news/11808630/cher-conservatorship-son-elijah-blue-allman-arrests/