Tag: nova scotia
W5 Prescription for Tragedy – CTV News – October 13th 2012
CTV W5 Prescription for Tragedy – Extended Footage
CTV News Atlantic previews W5’s Story on RX drug abuse in the Annapolis Valley
W5’s Victor Malareck talks with Jordi Morgan about RX drug abuse in the Annapolis Valley
W5’s Prescription for Tragedy – Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia
In recent years, the number of addictions and deaths resulting from prescription drugs in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley has grown to crisis proportions. Premiering this Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV, W5’s “PRESCRIPTION FOR TRAGEDY” investigates the prescription pill epidemic in this Canadian community, the growing number of kids and adults using… Continue reading W5’s Prescription for Tragedy – Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia
Kyle Fredericks Escapes Custody AGAIN
Kyle Fredericks was charged with trafficking ecstasy in 2008 . That charged was lessened to possession and he was put on probation. In 2012 he is charged with criminal negligence causing death and trafficking hydromorphone. He shows up to court 4 times with no lawyer pushing the plea date ahead. After finally submitting a plea… Continue reading Kyle Fredericks Escapes Custody AGAIN
Addiction specialist says Halifax methadone clinic is a good idea
Talbot House and Crosbie House choose another path to methadone treatment – CBC Radio
You can change your life with an addiction treatment program that works. It is not Malibu or a celebrity rehab centre. It is a comfortable and private place serving great food in a contemporary setting with medical care by experienced physicians and knowledgeable staff who understand addiction. What sets Crosbie apart is the contagious energy… Continue reading Talbot House and Crosbie House choose another path to methadone treatment – CBC Radio
Rx Drug Epidemic Needs Collective Action – Leo Glavine , Liberal Health Critic
In March of 2011 I was asked by several Valley citizens to become involved with taking action on the prescription drug issue. There were parents, grandparents, sisters and brothers who had been impacted by the problem; one that had already claimed 14 lives in the Valley during 2010 alone. In addition it was destroying the… Continue reading Rx Drug Epidemic Needs Collective Action – Leo Glavine , Liberal Health Critic