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Alberta Premier Unveils Controversial Drug Treatment Centers Plan

2/25/2025

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a bold initiative to combat drug addiction, proposing two involuntary treatment centers in Calgary and Edmonton, each housing 150 beds. While the plan aims to provide urgent help, critics voice concerns over potential rights violations. Construction is slated to start next year, with a target completion by 2029.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a bold initiative to combat drug addiction, proposing two involuntary treatment centers in Calgary and Edmonton, each housing 150 beds. While the plan aims to provide urgent help, critics voice concerns over potential rights violations. Construction is slated to start next year, with a target completion by 2029.