How we’re keeping addiction treatment patients safe

How we’re keeping addiction treatment patients safe

October 28th to November 1st is Canadian Patient Safety Week: an annual campaign from Healthcare Excellence Canada to inspire advances in healthcare safety and quality, and expand our understanding of harm and across the healthcare spectrum. At CATC, patient safety is always a top priority in our work to support thousands of people across Canada […]

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#MyRecovery – Nathalie’s Story

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This is Nathalie’s story. #MyRecovery 1. How did your experience with opioids start, and when did you know you needed […]

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#MyRecovery – Anonymous Story

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This story was submitted anonymously. #MyRecovery 1. How did your experience with opioids start, and when did you know you […]

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#MyRecovery – Anna’s Story

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This is Anna’s story. #MyRecovery 1. How did your experience with opioids start, and when did you know you needed […]

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#MyRecovery – Abigail’s Story

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This is Abigail’s story. #MyRecovery I was 16 years old when I had my first taste of morphine. I was […]

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Working with Indigenous Communities to provide accessible addiction treatment across Canada

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—an annual day to acknowledge the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada, as well as the need for ongoing work to address the persisting impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities. Also referred to as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative event with the message that […]

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