Long–time Kelowna substance abuse treatment centre to close
The union that represents most of the workers at Crossroads says the closure of the Kelowna substance abuse treatment centre will leave an "unacceptable" gap in detox and addiction treatment services in the Okanagan. The Hospital Employees' Union …
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DC to Combine Mental Health and Drug Treatment Agencies Into New …
Dr. Saul Levin, the Department of Health's interim director who previously headed APRA, also noted the patterns between long-term illnesses and behavioral health issues. "Chronic disease have very strong mental health and substance abuse components," …
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Working Toward Malaria Eradication the 'Only Viable Long–Term Strategy'
The longer it takes, the more we will have to deal with issues of the parasite's resistance and the ability of the human population to sustain a long-term effort. Hopefully, we will be able to contain drug resistance before it goes to Africa …
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