Town Hall Meeting On RX Drug Abuse In Blockhouse N.S.
Nova Scotia Dept. of Education Says “Only a very small percentage of high school students abuse prescription drugs”.
It has been over one year since the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the Annapolis Valley hit the media. Since then I have been contacted from parents all over Nova Scotia who have lost their children to accidental prescription drug overdoses. Most common Dilaudid or Methadone. I have voiced my concerns to the Minister of… Continue reading Nova Scotia Dept. of Education Says “Only a very small percentage of high school students abuse prescription drugs”.
Report & Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy April 23rd 2012
Addictions Services What we heard: Currently, access to addictions services is voluntary, respecting the fact the individual must recognize a need for treatment. While this approach works for many people, it is difficult for family, friends and the community when the individual does not agree to treatment. More can be done to provide support and… Continue reading Report & Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy April 23rd 2012
NDP Likes To Give A Little , Then Take A Lot ..
Since the NDP government has been in power the have pulled funding from : Recovery House in Antigonish Talbot House in Sydney In July, funding for the Capital Health – Adult Compass (addiction services)program will end. This means that the 21 day program at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton will be the only adult inpatient… Continue reading NDP Likes To Give A Little , Then Take A Lot ..
Gary Ramey MLA for Bridgewater replies to my letter..
My Original Letter : From: Amy Graves Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:15 AM To: gary.ramey.mla@eastlink.ca Subject: RX Drug Abuse In Bridgewater , What Action Are You Taking MLA Ramey? Dear Mr. Ramey , It has come to my attention that there has been a recent prescription drug related death in your community of Bridgewater… Continue reading Gary Ramey MLA for Bridgewater replies to my letter..
I was a Licensed Nova Scotia Pharmacist – Now I am in recovery from an opioid addiction
Glenn Levy has been in recovery 651 days. Glenn was once a licensed Nova Scotia pharmacist. This goes to show that this can happen to anyone ! GPDOTS : Can you briefly give me an idea how your life was before you became addicted to prescription drugs ? G. Levy : Looking back at my… Continue reading I was a Licensed Nova Scotia Pharmacist – Now I am in recovery from an opioid addiction
Get Prescription Drugs Off The Street Society 