Over twenty people participated in Tuesday's 'Lights of Love' Walk down Fourth Street to mark National Addictions Awareness Week.

According to Pat Ottesen, the Manager of Addictions Services at St. Joseph's Hospital, assistance and referals are available in our health region for addictions to alcohol and all kinds of drugs, as well as services for youth and families.

 

National Addictions Awareness Week is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the dangers of addictions to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and gambling.

 

Other activities this week include a Come and Go tea at the hospital