B.C. Liberal MLA opens up about her recovery, advocates for compassionate involuntary care
that position following warnings from mental-health professionals that such a practice could cause more harm than good. Under the Mental Health Act, a person can be held in hospital involuntarily if a doctor determines they’re an imminent threat to themselves or others.Article content
When she had trouble sleeping at night, she’d drink. The 47-year-old mother of three eventually got to a point where she was drinking two bottles of wine in an evening. The alcoholism didn’t affect her relationship with her wife of 15 years, Melissa, because Sturko believes the drinking quelled her anger and numbed the trauma.Article content
Sturko said she is going public now with her recovery from alcoholism to remove the stigma related to addiction. Last year, 2,272 people died of drug toxicity and, just as that man’s death still affects her 14 years later, she thinks of the ripple effects those deaths will have for the family members who tried to save them.
Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s B.C. division said involuntary care should be the “absolute last resort” and cautions against any expansion of measures that could violate people’s rights.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
B.C. Liberal MLA opens up about her recovery and why she supports compassionate involuntary careAfter witnessing a traumatic incident while working as an RCMP officer, Sturko turned to alcohol to cope with her PTSD. Here\u0027s her story.
Read more »
P.E.I. Green Party MLA Karla Bernard seeking nomination for Charlottetown-Victoria Park | SaltWireCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Charlottetown-Victoria MLA Karla Bernard is seeking re-election for the Green Party of P.E.I. nomination for District 12. Bernard ...
Read more »
ASIRT investigating after RCMP shoot Calgary woman following car chaseA Calgary woman is in hospital after a Mountie shot her during an altercation that followed a car chase on Sunday afternoon.
Read more »
Sylvan Lake school bomb threats made by out-of-province youth: RCMPA pair of bomb threats against a Sylvan Lake school originated from a youth outside Alberta, RCMP investigators confirmed Sunday evening.
Read more »
Alberta police watchdog investigating after RCMP shoot Calgary woman following car chaseA Calgary woman is in hospital after a Mountie shot her during an altercation that followed a car chase on Sunday afternoon.
Read more »
Woman shot by RCMP after ‘arrest altercation’ east of Calgary, ASIRT investigating - Calgary | Globalnews.caRCMP said a woman was shot by an officer after an altercation broke out during her arrest. The family of the woman spoke to Global News and said they want answers.
Read more »