The challenges of addiction and recovery
Addiction doesn’t start with a needle or a bottle. It often starts with silence, stigma, and pain. Behind every statistic is a story, and behind every story, a person who is searching for hope. In response to the growing number of opioid deaths, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs brought in a professional who spoke to the Lethbridge community about the complex challenges of addiction and recovery, and the importance of support and connection in the healing process. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has the story.