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Vernon defence lawyer calls for more treatment beds, mental health services for offenders
VERNON – A Vernon defence lawyer who’s helped a great number of addicts and mentally…
Jailed man with lengthy criminal record loses appeal to go to treatment centre
NORTH OKANAGAN – A man with a serious drug addiction who claims he is not…
Court decision underscores need for more treatment beds in Vernon
VERNON – With addiction at the root of so many crimes, it’s no surprise the…
Thief detained in Vernon citizen’s arrest finally getting help for drug addiction
VERNON – A thief apprehended in a very public citizen’s arrest last year was sentenced…
Addictions recovery centre in Vernon not just for men anymore
VERNON – A longtime gap in services for women struggling with addictions in Vernon is…
“I was high for my entire stay:” Why B.C. prisons aren’t helping addicts
His parents thought a few months in jail would force him to sober up. They…
How Kamloops bylaw officers are doing things differently
KAMLOOPS – Bylaw officers in Kamloops now have a new tool under their belt when…
Deadly consequences: People falling through cracks waiting for addiction treatment
NORTH OKANAGAN – Working at a centre that helps people overcome their drug and alcohol…
Residential treatment in the Interior has actually declined through the overdose crisis
“WE HAVE KIDS DYING. KIDS WE KNOW, THAT WE'VE HELD HERE, AND THEY'RE DYING BECAUSE…
Help is coming to B.C. Interior for first responders with workplace trauma
ASHCROFT – A new facility focused on supporting the mental health and well being of…
Got the winter blahs? You’re not alone this year
Kamloops and Okanagan residents looking at another long winter might be finding their spirits dampened…
Interior Health begins transition of Penticton’s Pathways Addiction treatment services
Interior Health says initial work is already underway to transition Penticton’s Pathways Addiction Centre clients…
Kamloops business owner pushing for addictions treatment in Rayleigh
A car dealership owner is pushing for a new detox and treatment centre in Kamloops,…
Penticton addictions centre officially reopens after receiving council’s support
Penticton’s Pathways Addictions Resource Centre has officially reopened after it received council’s support following a…
iN VIDEO: This Penticton doctor took new approach to treat people with alcohol use disorder
The late Penticton physician Dr. Jeff Harries took a different approach in helping treat patients…