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Nova Scotia Dept. of Education Says “Only a very small percentage of high school students abuse prescription drugs”.

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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”.

Facts & Data

Report & Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy April 23rd 2012

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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

Opinions

NDP Likes To Give A Little , Then Take A Lot ..

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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 ..

Interviews by GPDOTS

I was a Licensed Nova Scotia Pharmacist – Now I am in recovery from an opioid addiction 

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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 

Letters To Government

Letter To Ramona Jennex , The Minister Of Education About RX Drug Abuse Education in Local Schools

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From: Amy Graves [mailto:amygraves@mail.com] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:42 AM To: ramonajennexmla@bellaliant.com Subject: Rx Drug Education In Nova Scotia Schools   Dear Ms. Jennex , I have been emailing you since the summer of 2011 about the prescription drug problem in the Annapolis Valley and Nova Scotia . I received only one reply and… Continue reading Letter To Ramona Jennex , The Minister Of Education About RX Drug Abuse Education in Local Schools

Letters from the Public

Another Young Nova Scotian Life Lost Too Soon – A Mother’s Cry For Action

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Amy , This story is a twisted story and kind of hard to tell as it has two different avenues.  I only hope you have some time to read this.  I will start with a girl.  Her name is Clarissa Chiastakoff.  Brandon was a very particular guy and wanted the perfect girlfriend.  He wanted to… Continue reading Another Young Nova Scotian Life Lost Too Soon – A Mother’s Cry For Action

Radio Interviews

Chief Of Police Mark Mander Puts Pressure On N.S. Minister Of Health Via Rick Howe Show

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