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'I thought that I was going to a ranch': inside B.C.'s now-closed Volken recovery centre
- The John Volken Academy recovery centre has ceased operations as of March 8, 2025, following a shutdown order from Ross Hayward, an assistant deputy minister in the Ministry of Health.
- Interviews with former clients revealed numerous issues, including a lack of professional counseling and harsh treatment methods during their stay at the facility.
- Mary, a former client, described the environment as aggressive and noted that meetings felt more like confrontational 'throwdowns' than recovery sessions.
- The John Volken Academy is appealing the shutdown ruling, but it is currently uncertain what will happen to the organization following the closure.
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