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Health

Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis

CBC Health · September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis

At an event marking B.C.'s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help, only to be told none was available.

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