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CBC Info A.M. discusses the Choices Addiction Treatment Program for 19 & under.
There are only 8 inpatient beds available per 8 week program. This is the only inpatient addiction treatment facility in the province for youth. This means if every youth admitted stays for the 8 week program there are only 52 spaces per year for the entire province.
Amy Graves discusses RX drug abuse headlines in N.S. – Rick Howe – News 957
A mothers plea for help – CBC N.S. – Information Morning
No help for daughter with drug addiction – Rick Howe – News 957
A Desperate Mother in N.S. Pleads For Help!
HELP! My 17 year old daughter is addicted to Prescription Drugs. I have been banging on doors and screaming from the rooftops to get her help but I am being turned away and having doors closed in my face. My nightmare began when my daughter was in Grade 7. She was dating an older boy… Continue reading A Desperate Mother in N.S. Pleads For Help!
Nova Scotia takes part in the National RX Drug Drop Off Day
The abuse and misuse of pharmaceutical drugs throughout Nova Scotia is of concern to police and from a public health perspective. According to a media release issued by the RCMP, there is a direct correlation between prescription drug abuse and criminal activity. It is felt the drop-off initiative will help reduce the number of prescription… Continue reading Nova Scotia takes part in the National RX Drug Drop Off Day