Addiction
Freedom’s Door given freedom to develop Rutland recovery house
KELOWNA – Despite strong local opposition, Kelowna council has endorsed a Rutland building project that…
Addictions recovery centre in Vernon not just for men anymore
VERNON – A longtime gap in services for women struggling with addictions in Vernon is…
Prolific Vernon offender sent back to jail for break-and-enters, stolen property crimes
VERNON – A Vernon judge said it was sadly “not surprising” that a petty criminal…
REVIVED: Kamloops woman saved from opioid overdose gets second chance
"We found you on the sidewalk," the paramedics told Jen as she came to. "You…
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…
VIDEO: The nightmare of opioid addiction as told by Kelowna mom who lost both sons
"MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND DRUG USE ARE DANCE PARTNERS." KELOWNA – “I’m referred to as…
Street-level help for mental health and substance abuse in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A new partnership between Kelowna RCMP and Interior Health will provide better help…
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…
Man who set Shuswap home ablaze had mental health, addictions issues
SALMON ARM – When a police officer tried to pull him from a burning home…
Thirty sleeping pills a day: Kelowna man shares how he legally feeds his habit
KELOWNA – Corey Varga asked his dad to hold onto his rent money so he…
Disappointed director says Rutland safe consumption site would have been ‘great for the neighbourhood’
KELOWNA – After scrambling to be ready on less than one weeks' notice, staff at…
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…
UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics
KELOWNA – Marijuana may help people struggling with drug addiction, according to a new study…
Alberta case offers hope for Interior families wanting manslaughter charges for fentanyl suppliers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Edmonton Police just announced manslaughter charges against an alleged drug dealer after one of…
Addiction killed their kids but these Kelowna moms are fighting back
KELOWNA – Helen Jennens wishes her group wasn’t growing. It’s made up of moms from…