COVID-19 hit, according to the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services Department, and walking into town each day to access the liquor store became a challenge for members battling alcoholism.Local physician Dr.
Sophia Waterman spearheaded the idea of prescribing a daily dose of alcohol to help those struggling manage their addiction, and the Gwa’dzi Managed Alcohol Program (GMAP) was launched.“We’re giving them enough alcohol to prevent withdrawal occurring,” registered nurse Alexa Bisaillon told Global News.“But it’s not enough to get them severely intoxicated.” Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island Bisaillon and outreach worker Cathie Wilson works closely with doctors and Port Hardy Mental Health and Substance.