WINNIPEG — Manitoba and the federal government are pledging a combined $8.4 million to tackle the province’s growing methamphetamine crisis. Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen said meth addiction is creating different problems than other drugs because the high can last for hours and, in some cases, days. Friesen said that will allow for more flexibility and longer stays to tackle meth addiction. Half of the new funds come from the federal government’s Emergency Treatment Fund, which was created to address the opioid crisis. International Trade Minister Jim Carr, who represents Manitoba in the federal cabinet, said for many people treatment is the best option.

Source: National Post December 07, 2018 16:56 UTC