The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Familywood Releases New Clinical Guide to Support Families Affected by Addiction
March 25, 2026 | Globe and Mail
Developed with leading clinicians and researchers across Canada, the guide addresses the overlooked emotional and psychological toll addiction takes on families. Penticton, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 25, 2026) – Familywood, a virtual clinical counselling practice dedicated exclus...
The power of hope: First Nations gather to address the toxic drug crisis
March 24, 2026 | CKPG Today
PRINCE GEORGE — Carrier Sekani Family Services organized a meeting among several First Nations, local and provincial leaders, and community organizations to discuss how to address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Speaking at this event was Guy Felicella, a B.C. man who spent close to two decades bat...
Why enforcement sweeps are unlikely to fix Calgary’s downtown disorder
March 23, 2026 | CBC News
In recent months, Calgary police have carried out three day-long safety blitzes, parading out dozens of officers to flood an area with their increased presence — at least, temporarily. The goal? To reduce crime and nuisance behaviour, both in perception and actuality. But despite the show of force...
Health Canada’s rebuff of compassion clubs predates DULF: Here’s why it matters
March 09, 2026 | The Mainlander
Compassion clubs have resurfaced in recent years as a response to the toxic unregulated drug crisis in British Columbia (BC), and more specifically the need for community-based safer supply programs and models that meet the needs of people who use drugs. Compassion clubs – membership-based and com...
Double trouble: New drug on B.C. streets brings hallucinations, vomiting, ICU after overdose
March 02, 2026 | CTV News
For months, British Columbia’s health officials have been issuing warnings about a new street drug that’s sent overdose calls soaring, but the risk of withdrawal hasn’t been well understood. The animal tranquilizer, medetomidine, has been found mixed with the opioid fentanyl in up to half of...
