Problem Attributed To Intravenous Drug Uses Who Discard The Syringes In Bushes, Flower Gardens And Grassy Areas Incidences of improperly disposed hypodermic syringes on the Harbourfront was addressed as a growing public safety concern among Harbourtown Centre committee members, during discussion at the monthly meeting, July 8. The problem is attributed to intravenous drug uses who discard the syringes after use in bushes, flower gardens and grassy areas along the boardwalk. The needles pose a potential health threat to children playing or people relaxing on the grass who could get pricked by a needle contaminated with HEP C or HIV. [continues 389 words]
Alcohol remains the drug of choice for the majority of people with addiction problems, and accounts for about 80 per cent of treatments, locally. People also become addicted to prescription and over the counter medications, pharmaceuticals, street drugs and solvents. However, certain behaviours, such as gambling and sex, can also become addictive. The nature of addiction, the variety of substances or behaviours that people become addicted to, community treatment programs and outpatient services were among the topics at the Addiction Problems Today panel presentation at the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario Region 12 East and Region 12 West spring conference in Kenora, April 17. The conference was attended by approximately 80 members from the two regions representing community hospital auxiliaries from Kenora to Manitouwadge. [continues 497 words]
While there may not be a cure for addiction, there is treatment available for people in need. The nature of addiction, the variety of substances and behaviours that people become addicted to, community treatment programs and outpatient services were topics addressed by the Addiction Problems Today panel at the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario Region 12 East and Region 12 West spring conference in Kenora on Saturday. Approximately 80 members from the two regions, representing community hospital auxiliaries from Kenora to Manitouwadge, attended the conference. [continues 532 words]
