Pubdate: Thu, 23 Feb 2006
Source: News Review, The  (CN SN)
Copyright: 2006 Yorkton News Review
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MORE ADDICTION BEDS OPEN FOR SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH

Saskatchewan youth will now have access to additional support for 
substance abuse and addictions after six new youth stabilization beds 
were opened in Saskatoon this week.

Four beds are located at the Calder Centre and two in the mental 
health unit of the Royal University Hospital.

"It is imperative that Saskatchewan young people have a safe place to 
withdraw from alcohol and drugs and stabilize physically, emotionally 
and socially," comments Healthy Living Services Minister Graham Addley.

The addition of the new beds are as a result of Project Hope, a three 
year plan which uses a comprehensive, integrated approach to the 
prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

Beds will be available on an interim basis and a plan is in place to 
construct a permanent 12- bed unit beginning in the fall.

Locally a Sunrise Drug Addictions Consultation meeting identified one 
of the issues for local youth struggling with addictions is a 
shortage of beds in the province.

While other programs are in place and are working for some, those who 
are more deeply affected by addictions require the beds to overcome 
their addictions.
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