Marty is a woman who is loved, with a job and family, who also uses crack cocaine. In this episode, Marty discusses her experience as a person who uses drugs, its repercussions, and both the pull and judgement of drug use.

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*Warning: this episode contains descriptions of intimate partner violence*

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Additional Resources:

ConnexOntario – Provides service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Available 24/7.

CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) – From assessment to brief interventions, inpatiant programs, day hospital services, continuing care, outpatient services and family support, CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services.

The Works –  A Harm Reduction Program for People who use Drugs - Toronto Public Health (TPH) provides programs and services to reduce drug-related harm for people who use drugs, including preventing the spread of communicable diseases.

 Rapid Access Addiction Medical Clinics (RAAM) – A RAAM clinic is a walk-in clinic for people with substance use problems. The purpose of the clinic is to provide people with quick access to addiction services without a referral or appointment. Most RAAM clinics are first-come/first-serve and offer clients brief counselling and referrals to community services. RAAM clinics are available across Ontario. 

The Access Point Toronto – The Access Point is a centralized point where you can apply for individual mental health and addictions support services and supportive housing.

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