In Kamloops talk, bestselling author Gabor Maté explains why he believes addiction isn’t a choice — but ‘comes out of trauma’
Addiction affects most of us, says the retired B.C. physician. But common views about substance use aren’t always accurate.
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Fact checking claims about recovery: Substance use stigma
Many assumptions about people who use drugs are inaccurate and harmful, addictions service providers say.
Fact-checking claims about recovery: Involuntary treatment
Claim: ‘If people refuse to go to rehab, we should force them to go.’ The Wren reports.
Fact-checking claims about recovery: Harm reduction
Claim: Harm reduction — such as safe consumption sites and safer supply — enables addiction and does not solve the root problem. The Wren reports.
Kamloops City Council defunded the Community Climate Action Plan. What does this mean for Kamloopsians?
The Kamloops Community Climate Action Plan offered strategies for reducing greenhouse gases before it was defunded. Now what?
Fact check: What is a 15 minute city and why are some Kamloopsians concerned?
The Wren breaks down the concept of a 15 minute city and addresses some theories.
How a Kamloops shoplifting poster sparked community conversations about deterring crime
As local retailers work to tackle a rise in shoplifting, some residents spoke out about ‘violent rhetoric’ in a business shoplifting poster.
Q&A: What does the ongoing drought mean for Kamloops?
The Wren spoke with Tom Pypker, Thompson Rivers University's natural resource sciences department chair, to learn about Kamloops' drought and what residents can do about it.
What does the future of school food look like in SD73?
An event at The Stir brought together community voices to brainstorm the road ahead for investments in school food in Kamloops. What's next?
Will Kamloops be an AI hub?
With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have?
Fact checking claims about recovery: Substance use stigma
Many assumptions about people who use drugs are inaccurate and harmful, addictions service providers say.
Fact-checking claims about recovery: Involuntary treatment
Claim: ‘If people refuse to go to rehab, we should force them to go.’ The Wren reports.
Fact-checking claims about recovery: Harm reduction
Claim: Harm reduction — such as safe consumption sites and safer supply — enables addiction and does not solve the root problem. The Wren reports.
Kamloops City Council defunded the Community Climate Action Plan. What does this mean for Kamloopsians?
The Kamloops Community Climate Action Plan offered strategies for reducing greenhouse gases before it was defunded. Now what?
Fact check: What is a 15 minute city and why are some Kamloopsians concerned?
The Wren breaks down the concept of a 15 minute city and addresses some theories.
How a Kamloops shoplifting poster sparked community conversations about deterring crime
As local retailers work to tackle a rise in shoplifting, some residents spoke out about ‘violent rhetoric’ in a business shoplifting poster.
Q&A: What does the ongoing drought mean for Kamloops?
The Wren spoke with Tom Pypker, Thompson Rivers University's natural resource sciences department chair, to learn about Kamloops' drought and what residents can do about it.
What does the future of school food look like in SD73?
An event at The Stir brought together community voices to brainstorm the road ahead for investments in school food in Kamloops. What's next?
