Former addict gets second chance plus new career at A Ray of Hope

Former addict gets second chance plus new career at A Ray of Hope
… 38, walked into A Ray of Hope homeless shelter trapped in a pit of drug addiction. Strung out on methamphetamines, Hyatt initially would turn away help, yet shelter director Peggy Christensen had planted the seed of positive change. Although it … Read more on Daily Inter Lake

How drugs, lack of safe housing fuel Vancouver's mental-health crisis
A recent review of the hospital's emergency department suggests that increased use of amphetamines, such as crystal meth and ecstasy, may help explain the increase in mental health patients. “There is this interesting trend towards what … At a … Read more on The Globe and Mail

Event seeks solutions for addiction 'epidemic'
As a student at Rutgers University, Fox was introduced to crystal methamphetamines. “I was having a blast,” he said of his first experiences.“Eventually, my life really spiraled out of control.” Fox found an escape from the dangers of substance abuse … Read more on East Brunswick Sentinel