Health Unit Continues to Deal with Oxcontin Withdrawal

The Northwest Health Unit says its not planning to start up any new clinics to help people deal with withdrawal from prescription pills.

There is still concern about the impact of taking oxycontin off the market.

Dr. Jim Arthurs is the medical officer of health and says they simply don't have the resources to start up a new clinic to deal with the problem.

Arthurs says there are supports in place in the community, such as the Morningstar Clinic, that are more suited to dealing the problem.