So he's turned to crystal meth, a dramatically different kind of drug that has become readily available here. But the Northwestern Health Unit van is a safe space, free of judgment. Climbing into the van, Smith cheerfully accepted a sandwich and shelter from the rain. (Nicole Ireland/CBC)Jory Smith speaks with Becky Shorrock, one of the nurses who works in the mobile van unit in Kenora. While federal, provincial and territorial governments have been preoccupied with stemming opioid addiction, crystal meth use has been rising, particularly in western and central Canada.

Source: CBC News January 13, 2020 18:45 UTC