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The accuser had disclosed the alleged abuse at a drug treatment program in January 2009, prompting a counselor to help him call a church hotline. His irate father, after learning of the disclosure, wanted him to instead talk to police. “I'm proud of …
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CHAPMAN: The war on pot: Not a safe bet

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White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske insists that even allowing medicinal pot “sends a terrible message” to adolescents. Mitchell Rosenthal, a psychiatrist who founded the substance-abuse treatment group Phoenix House, says there is “mounting evidence …
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Long-time Kelowna substance abuse treatment centre to close

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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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Priest charged with leading meth ring

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Smith ordered Wallin detained without bond and ordered him to be given substance abuse treatment. Wallin, who is technically a priest but is not carrying out any ministerial duties, continues to receive a stipend from the Bridgeport Diocese. Michael …
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