Stigma a Major Barrier to Treatment for Pregnant Women With Addictions

Published November 5, 2013

Stigma a major barrier to treatment for pregnant women with addictions
Doctors and other health care providers need to check their moral outrage at the door and treat pregnant women addicted to drugs and alcohol with compassion and supportive, team-based care, urges the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Stigma is one of … Read more on CMAJ

Chronology of Mayor Rob Ford controversies
March 26, 2013: Ford denies a published report that he was turfed from an official dinner due to drunkenness and an ongoing battle with alcohol addiction. Ford described the Toronto Star story as an "outright lie.'' ___. May 16, 2013: Reports surface … Read more on Brampton Guardian

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has come forward and shockingly admitted to using …
When Ford stood in front of reporters he said he would answer one specific question that we was asked back in May, he said you asked me that question ask it again, followed by a reporter saying, “Do you smoke crack cocaine?” His response, “Yes, I have … Read more on Castanet.net