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A former drug addict says he fully supports a Winnipeg police project aimed at curbing the use of drugs along the Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Jospeh Liew of Street Links, who works with people on the street and tries to get them off drugs.

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the Office of Addictions and Mental Health has failed to provide effective oversight of mental health and addiction services and its staff were not aware of all provincially funded centres offering care. As Ella MacDonald reports, the department’s cabinet minister says progress is being made.

Ontario is moving ahead with plans to close most supervised consumption sites and replace them with a treatment-focused model. But as that transition begins, questions remain about what support will still be available. Jesse Reynolds has the story.

A new program is using the healing power of horses to help Nova Scotians. A farm along the province’s south shore is offering equine therapy to support people in addiction recovery. The founders say the program offers participants a space for freedom and peace. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

With NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing and the world cup about to start, it’s an exciting time for sports fans.  Many have embraced sports betting, especially young men. Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, joins Ross Hull to discuss the rise in gambling addiction and the impact it’s having on sports...

This Courage to Come Back Awards recognize people who have overcome illness or adversity. Safeeya Pirani introduces us to the recipient in the Addictions category – a man who now dedicates his time to helping others through recovery.

A yellow baton started an incredible journey across Treaty 7 territory on Wednesday, carried by a community of Indigenous men raising awareness for addictions and recovery. Skylar Peters joined them on the first leg of the relay to share their purpose.

A new report is underlining the urgent need for proper care for mothers who are also fighting addiction. As Darya Zargar explains, B.C.’s toxic drug crisis is having devastating impacts not just on moms, but on their young families too.

It’s being dubbed a tech lash, a backlash against technology companies pushing ahead on Artificial Intelligence with few, if any, guardrails. Even those who have grown up with rapid technological change say it’s time to rein in. Canadians between the ages of 17 and 23 want companies to make their chatbots less addictive. That’s according...

The two-day event was focused on a theme of turning pain into power. Multiple speakers advocated for the importance of harm reduction and community consultation regarding mental health and addictions policy. A new pilot project is aiming to combine western medicine with indigenous community-based healing.

A new report is urging Ottawa to mandate AI companies to take steps to reduce the addictive design of their chatbots. Researchers at McGill University say this is just one of several recommendations made during a series of roundtable discussions involving people between the ages of 17 and 23. Katherine Ward has this story and...

It’s a tradition that goes back over 20 years. Salsa in St. Clair is back this weekend, and this year the festivities are expanding all the way to Niagara Falls. Jesus Bustamante joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln for more on what the festival is showcasing and a dance lesson.

When you think of seasonal affective disorder, you probably think of winter, but it turns out the condition isn’t limited to the colder months. Global News Morning speaks with Dr. Mohamed Attia at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about how summer can take a toll on some people too.

A launch event was held Friday for Peterborough’s homelessness and addiction recovery treatment (HART) hub. Madeleine McColl has more on how the HART hub model combines several community partners and services to help those facing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness.

Europeans are struggling to stay cool during the record-breaking heat wave across the continent. France saw over 1,000 additional deaths last week, and many countries saw new temperature highs.

On Wednesday’s episode of “The Ben Mulroney Show,” Ben explores the impact of family loss after the death of Rob Ford’s widow, Renata, at age 55. He also reflects on societal issues like homelessness and addiction, and the importance of genuine community efforts over performative actions. The conversation emphasizes the need for meaningful change.

You might recognize our next guest as an award-winning journalist with global news, but now she’s adding “novelist” to her resume. Amanda Connolly’s debut novel, The Lure of Wolves and Whispers, is a darkly addictive “romantasy” that follows a young woman who makes a dangerous sacrifice to obtain magic that could save her sister. Amanda...

WATCH: As Saskatchewan policymakers remain steadfast in their recovery-focused approach to dealing with the province’s addiction crisis, an expert says the province needs to adopt more holistic policies.

The head of a Winnipeg organization that helps the homeless and those fighting addiction says she supports the police crackdown on people openly using drugs ont he Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young speaks to Marion Willis of Street Links.

The supervised consumption site at Calgary’s Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre has closed after operating since 2017 and serving as a focal point in Alberta’s drug policy debate. Rapid Access Addiction Medicine services are set to replace the site. Bella Finn reports.