Pubdate: Wed, 31 Jan 2007
Source: Queen Charlotte Observer (CN BC)
Copyright: 2007 Queen Charlotte Observer.
Contact:  http://www.qciobserver.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2681
Author: John King

DETOX CENTRE ON CRAIGMYLE'S LIST

City Coun. Ron Craigmyle is helping people put together a plan for a 
detox facility in Quesnel.

"This facility will help the city's homeless," he said.

An idea of a 30-bed place for people getting off drugs or booze, is 
going through the hoops as several city stakeholder groups -- from 
the RCMP to government agencies -- continue to look into finding 
funding and a location.

"There's huge interest to see this happen," Craigmyle added.

It's best not to move people in need of help out of their home town, 
Craigmyle explained when contemplating the fact there are detox 
facilities in Prince George.

"The best means of treatment is in your own community," he said.

With few resources to get people the right treatment, the councillor 
said those who work to help addicts often use their own cars getting 
people to Prince George.
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