The Manitoba government and health officials say a new facility that will detain people high on drugs for up to 72 hours will offer care and connect people living with addictions to other services.

Media were given a tour of the new protective care centre in central Winnipeg.

Set to open by the end of the month, it houses 20 sparse concrete rooms with toilets, sinks, video surveillance, and mattresses that are not yet in place.

Until now, highly intoxicated people could only be detained up to 24 hours, and the NDP government passed a law to extend the maximum to 72 hours for people on methamphetamines and other long-lasting drugs.

Manitoba passes bill that will allow highly intoxicated people to be detained 72 hours

Dr. Rob Grierson, the medical director of the Winnipeg Fire and Par

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