This is a great resource, @CharlotteGivhan! Thanks for sharing. I see their national organization has a Twitter presence - @AddictionPolicy. This topic would make a great public list for your Twitter Profile. #SocWorkUAB

7/10 Despite Minister Williams claiming "this is a healthcare policy, not a justice policy," the plan appears designed to incarcerate people without meeting normal judicial standards required by the Criminal Code.
#Alberta #CorruptCare #AddictionPolicy #ABpoli #ABleg #ABhealth #UCP

1/10 🚨UCP CorrupCare Scandal🚨

"Make no mistake, the two 'compassionate intervention centres' planned by Alberta's UCO government will be jails."

The UCP under a dark cloud in the contracts scandal—announced $180M for these facilities Monday.
#Alberta #UCP #AddictionPolicy #ABpoli #ABleg #ABhealth

Substance use disorder isn’t a moral failing; it’s a medical condition. It’s time our policies reflected that reality. #EndTheStigma #AddictionPolicy #AddictionRecovery

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🚨FORCED ADDICTION TREATMENT HAS SERIOUS RISKS🚨

Alberta prepares controversial Compassionate Intervention Act allowing courts to force adults into addiction treatment.

Critics warn of serious risks while government calls it necessary amid record overdoses.
#AddictionPolicy #ForcedTreatment

📣 On June 6, join AMERSA for a webinar on how State Opioid Treatment Authorities (SOTAs) are working with their state partners to improve methadone care under the new 42 CFR Part 8 rules. Register here: tinyurl.com/2nsfhc6u

#AddictionPolicy #Methadone

China’s 2021 gaming restrictions aimed to curb addiction, but were they really the first? A critique highlights missing context on prior regulations & their impact. @akjournals.bsky.social

🔗 Read more: www.scienceopen.com/document?vid...

#GamingRegulation #AddictionPolicy

DOJ cancels grants for gun-violence and addiction prevention, victim advocacy
#addictionpolicy
#trumpnaziregimecorruption https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/04/22/justice-department-grants-canceled/