The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
La révolution des hallucinogènes
April 15, 2018 | Radio-Canada
Les hallucinogènes sont bien connus comme drogues récréatives. Cependant, dès leur découverte dans les années 1940, des psychiatres se sont intéressés à leur potentiel thérapeutique. Depuis quelques années, des chercheurs mènent à nouveau des études sur ces drogues, qui pourraient aide...
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...
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...
