A commentary by a former ­member of Victoria city council. There should be no surprise to the revelation that disturbing findings are contained in an audit of B.C. Housing. The provincial agency is ...

The deal is expected to be one of the largest settlements against an opioid manufacturer, with funds for victims.

Re Five Years Later, He would Be A Heroin Addict (Focus -- Aug. 11): Ross Hall is an individual with a problem, but the problem is not that he is addicted to heroin. Addiction is merely a symptom, the ...

It can start with the temptation to experiment; the desire to try new things; in your mind it’s just one drink, use or bet. Unfortunately, it can also be the beginning of a major problem or addiction.

The Alberta government is offering businesses a new guide to help workers dealing with addiction. “We know that somewhere around 10 per cent of employees, employed in Alberta, have struggled with ...

BEIRUT: "Addiction is a family disease," says Claire Vainola, senior counselor at the rehabilitation NGO Nour Al-Shorouk. "What people have to understand is that they didn't cause it, they are not in ...