ANKORS opened an office in Cranbrook in September of 1999. ANKORS is an acronym for “AIDS Network Resource and Support Services.” The Vision: Individual and…
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What is Harm Reduction?
By Dean Nicholson With all the talk about the Fentanyl crisis, the term ‘Harm Reduction’ is often raised as an approach to deal with the…
Addictions treatment – what it is and what it isn’t
By Dean Nicholson Over the past number of months there has been a lot of media focus on the fentanyl crisis in B.C. Many of…
Teens and marijuana: What are the potential risks?
By Dean Nicholson In last year’s federal election, all the political parties said they wanted to limit teens’ access to marijuana and protect them from…
Event to recognize Suicide Awareness & Prevention Day
A small planning group consisting of Canadian Mental Health Association, Safe Communities Cranbrook, East Kootenay Addiction Services and Cranbrook Society for Community Living is hosting…
Ecstasy only drug on rise in region
In the past few months there have been an unusual number of Ecstasy related deaths in B.C. and Alberta. Ecstasy has been a popular drug…