The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Addressing the opioid crisis in West Kootenay
April 13, 2018 | The Columbia Valley Pioneer
Decriminalization is key to providing proper support for people who use drugs, a conference heard. CASTLEGAR — Decriminalization is key to providing proper support for people who use drugs, according to the mother and activist who gave the evening keynote at “The Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis in ...
B.C. families say they’re often prevented from being involved in addiction treatment
April 11, 2018 | The Globe and Mail
Families with loved ones addicted to illicit drugs struggle to navigate British Columbia’s health-care system and are often prohibited from being involved in care because of privacy and confidentiality policies, says a woman who tried to help her daughter before she died. Deb Bailey said her 21-ye...
B.C. families say they’re sidelined from involvement in addiction treatment
April 11, 2018 | CTV News
VANCOUVER – Families with loved ones addicted to illicit drugs struggle to navigate British Columbia’s health-care system and are often prohibited from being involved in care because of privacy and confidentiality policies, says a woman who tried to help her daughter before she died. Deb Bailey ...
B.C. mom calls on doctors to let parents help their addicted kids
April 11, 2018 | Surrey Now-Leader
Report that says parents are overlooked in treating substance abuse reflects mother’s experience A B.C. woman whose daughter died of a drug overdose is calling on the province to better involve family in addiction treatment. Deborah Bailey spent many frustrating years trying to get proper treatmen...
Panel releases recommendations as B.C. sees almost 4 deaths a day this February
April 06, 2018 | Global News
A Death Review Panel is recommending the provincial government to regulate and oversee treatment and recovery programs and facilities as part of the fight against the overdose crisis. This is one of three key recommendations from the report released on Thursday. The panel also recommends expanding t...
