Saskatchewan’s new drug treatment centre not offering answers; Serves a What-Not-To-Do Purpose for Minot

Saskatchewan’s government rejected harm reduction strategies, betting instead on treatment centers like the Willowview Recovery Centre. But nearly a year after opening, Willowview still isn’t taking in-patients. Former staff say desperate families are left waiting, and some have lost loved ones in the process. Instead of beds, the province now offers virtual sessions and bus rides to day treatment—solutions that may not work for those in crisis. If treatment is the answer, the real question is: when will it be available?

Why does this matter in Minot? Addiction does not abide answers. And when in crisis, we need to be open to solutions — and warnings — wherever they come from. This article out of Regina highlights a the latter.