Emotional Stories Heard on Day 1 of Truth and Reconciliation Hearings

Emotional stories heard on Day 1 of Truth and Reconciliation hearings
Alcoholism and drug abuse followed. Cardinal dropped out of school, ended up on the street … Things turned around for Cardinal when he received addictions treatment at the Poundmakers Lodge in St. Albert. There, he learned about his culture – the key …
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Alcohol-Free Weekend set for April 4 though 6
… on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. since 1987, is a national grassroots effort observed by communities throughout the United States to support prevention, research, education, intervention, treatment and recovery from alcoholism and alcohol …
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This app could help you recover from alcoholism
It features audio relaxation, communication with peer support groups, and even sends an alert if users go near a high-risk location, like a bar. Researchers tested the app on a group of patients leaving a residential treatment center. They had fewer …
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Orillia rapist sentenced to 7 years
“He has a serious long-standing addiction to alcohol and becomes angry when he drinks,” she said. “But he denies he needs sexual offender treatment.” In a victim impact statement read to the court last month, the victim said she still lives in fear and …
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