StarTran offers 'Safe Ride Home' to prevent drunk driving on St. Patrick's Day …
At .08 percent, the risk is tripled. To combat this problem, LPD is increasing its visibility during high-volume nights. Lincoln police will work closely with detox in order to ensure that there are enough spots available and will encourage bars and … Read more on Daily Nebraskan

Managed drinking helps chronic users, advocates say
Under a managed-alcohol system, "Instead of constantly drinking… they're meeting the needs of that withdrawal so they can function better," Goss said. "It's about reaching people where … There isn't a lot of space in personal care homes." Richard … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press

How 'One-Stop' Care Lifts New Moms from Addiction
The gathering, held at Surrey's Maxxine Wright Community Health Centre, is part of an outreach program for pregnant women and mothers with histories of drug and alcohol addiction. On weekdays over the lunch hour, women … Vancouver's Sheway has … Read more on TheTyee.ca