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Ethan Hawke plays it cool in the Chet Baker biopic “Born to be Blue”
“Born to be Blue” is about the life and career of the American jazz musician, Chet Baker. Ethan Hawke plays the lead role of the charismatic jazz icon. The music drama is not a typical cradle-to-grave biopic; the film follows the highs...
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Why Ohio’s opioid epidemic may foreshadow a darker crisis in Canada
As the U.S. and Canada struggle to tame the epidemic of opioid abuse, the city of Portsmouth, Ohio, shows just how difficult a battle it can be in smaller communities
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Hope for La Loche
We speak to people from La Loche, who are hopefully for the future, despite the community's troubled past.
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Johnny Lever's Honest Confession: Alcohol Struggles and Turning Point in Life
Johnny Lever, a name synonymous with laughter and joy in Indian cinema, has had his share of struggles. In a video shared by veteran actor Dharmendra, Johnny opened up about his past battles with alcohol addiction. Early in his career,...
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'Never thought I would be here today,' says mom celebrating graduation
Kristy Dawn Wilson has much to celebrate — the 35-year-old mother of five has graduated from high school and has been accepted into a nursing program at the University of Manitoba, marking a new chapter in her life.
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Garden Catering serves up food and awareness while fundraising for Greenwich family’s foundation
Gwozdz died in 2020 at the age of 29 from an opioid overdose—the result of a years-long addiction that unknowingly began his junior year at Greenwich High School. A sports injury required major surgery and with it came painkillers.
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A look inside Halifax's newest addiction recovery support centre
People in Halifax struggling with addiction, substance use, and gambling disorders now have a new place to go for support. A new outpatient recovery centre is opening in downtown Halifax on Thursday. The CBC's Paul Palmeter went on a tour.
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Made on Long Island: Matthew James Heart and Home in Levittown
Jamie Ruiz makes handmade scrubs, lip balms, and soaps in her kitchen.
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Hunter Biden found guilty on all three charges in gun case
US president’s son convicted by jury for lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a gun.
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Stop, You’re Doom Scrolling. This App Will Help Kickstart Your Digital Detox
We often hear terms like 'tech addiction' and 'doom scrolling,' where we can't seem to put the phone down. Let BePresent help curb that addiction.
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Compassionate Intervention Act needs ‘more time,’ province says
The Higgs government has paused the controversial legislation that would have allowed authorities to force people living with addiction into treatment programs.
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Did B.C.'s drug decriminalization project fail?
Adrian Dix, British Columbia's minister of health, discusses the province's decision to recriminalize drug use in public spaces like parks, public transit and hospitals.
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Link between trauma and addiction is a 'scientific fact': doctor | Canada Tonight
Earlier this month, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a study that said nationally, the annual number of opioid overdose deaths doubled between 2019 to 2021. Dr. Gabor Maté, an addiction expert, says the link between...
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B.C.'s debate over drug decriminalization | Canada Tonight
One year into a three-year drug decriminalization pilot, B.C. Premier David Eby says he shares public safety concerns that have been raised by police and city councillors from multiple municipalities. Jess Lamb, co-founder of the East...
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B.C. premier says changes could come to decriminalization project amid backlash
B.C.'s drug decriminalization pilot has been in place for more than a year now. Ahead of the upcoming provincial election, cracks are showing in the government’s plan. This week, police chiefs testified in Ottawa about concerns they had...
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Rep. Espaillat says Harlem being overrun by methadone clinics, calls for even NYC distribution
Rep. Espaillat slammed the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, saying they deal in deception and don’t engage communities.
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Winnipeg Jets owners affirm community commitment with housing plan
After quietly supporting projects to improve downtown Winnipeg, the owners of the Jets are affirming their role in the community with a proposal to build transitional housing for those who need it.
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Romania bans gambling venues in small towns and villages
A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.
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Recovering gambling addict shares how treatment helped his brain to 'reset'
Warning: this story contains discussion about addiction and suicidal ideation. Bryce Taylor tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot about his recovery after a gambling addiction affected his life and relationships. If you need help with this...
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West End apartment building plagued with problems now up for sale
A low-income West End apartment building that was plagued with problems is now up for sale months after residents were forced out due to failed safety inspections, but housing advocates worry it could mean even fewer spots for those who...
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Former 'Bachelorette' winner Zac Clark opens outpatient rehab facility in Purchase
Release Recovery is a safe space for those struggling with mental health disorders and substance abuse.
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Sen. Blumenthal urges sports betting companies to act responsibly with problem gamblers during March Madness
Blumenthal is also demanding that companies stop leveraging data to target potential problem gamblers, adapt guidelines to protect people from addiction and connect them with resources and treatment.
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She thought she watched her son die. Then he texted her
In a case of mistaken identity, an Ontario woman rushed to an Ottawa hospital to be at her son's bedside as he died, only to later find out the man in the bed wasn't her son at all. She made the discovery when he texted her, on the day...
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Brother of stabbing victim says mass killer Myles Sanderson took 'the easy way out'
Darryl Burns, who lost his sister Gloria Burns, reacts to expert testimony about the death of Myles Sanderson, who killed 11 people and injured 17 others. Sanderson died from an overdose of cocaine, which he ingested as he was being...