69 h. ago Operators of shuttered B.C. drug treatment facility speak out

The operators of a major addiction treatment centre are defending themselves against allegations they over-worked mistreated their residents.

Economics

1 week ago Dogwood Therapeutics Announces Dosing of First Patient in Phase 2b Trial Evaluating Halneuron® in Patients with Chemotherapy

Opioid-free and addiction-free pain treatment therapy could address $1.5B worldwide CINP market ATLANTA, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dogwood Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWTX) (“Dogwood” or the “Company”), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing first-in-class, non-opioid, treatments for chronic and acute pain, announces the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 2b clinical […]

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1 week ago Ontario system ‘not ready’ to introduce involuntary addictions treatment

Ontario's mental health and addictions minister says the government isn't in a place to consider involuntary treatment because the current system is already under too much stress.

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3 w. ago Opinion: Community treatment orders can provide support with dignity

On Feb. 24, the Alberta government announced $180 million in funding for two involuntary, secured addiction treatment centres. It is part of a compassionate intervention act that would allow doctors, family members or law enforcement to request treatment for individuals who are a danger to themselves and others. It recognizes two important factors when it […]

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3 w. ago North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina company pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to trying to sell electronic devices that have military applications to China without having a required U.S. government license, authorities said. David C. Bohmerwald, who was formally charged in October with violating the Export Control Reform Act […]

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last month Wednesday's letters: Mandatory drug treatment sites laudable

The Alberta government has committed to establishing involuntary treatment centres for the most serious of addicts. Good for them. Sadly, along the way, they will have to endure attacks from those who say that the rights of the addicts are being abused and that alternative approaches (i.e. supervised consumption and safe supply) are more “humane.” […]

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last month Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

New Alberta legislation moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to define three types of bed-based addiction services, including withdrawal management and intensive treatment.

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