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The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis [2]

Canadian True Crime

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Introduction

This chapter delves into the continuing opioid crisis in Canada and examines the reasons behind the growing trend of young Canadians resorting to illegal drugs as a means to cope with their pain. It sheds light on the ineffectiveness of the abstinence and criminalization approach, and the deadly consequences of the unregulated drug market contaminated with fentanyl. The personal journey of Sophie Breen, who grappled with PTSD, depression, and anxiety following her father's traumatic death, is also recounted.

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