I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn’t Protect Him
He had a loving family, financial support, and the best treatment. He fell victim to an overdose anyway
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Why Should I Feel Ashamed of My Opioid Prescription?
Chronic pain devastated my life. Drugs restored it
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My Struggle with Sobriety
The decision to quit drinking was the right one for me. But, as I have learned, there’s no perfect way to do it
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The Pandemic Is Intensifying the Opioid Crisis
Public health measures meant to contain COVID-19 have caused a spike in overdose-related deaths
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Why It’s So Hard to Legalize Recreational Drugs
Scientists believe that newly invented psychoactive substances might have untapped health benefits. Too bad none of us will ever get to try them
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Seeing Myself in My Mother’s Addiction
In our struggles with sobriety, my mom and I were each other’s reflections
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Saying No to Drugs Isn’t an Answer to Addiction
Why one Ottawa doctor believes harm reduction is the most effective treatment for drug use
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Wake and Bake
A psychotherapist details the rise of marijuana-induced psychosis among his clients
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The Last House before the Bridge
What addicts need most
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Giving Up the Ghost
When it comes to quitting smoking, you’re on your own
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