Canadian True Crime

The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis [2]

Sep 6, 2023
Guest
Skye Crassweller
Guest
Morgan Goodridge
Canadian True Crime welcomes Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge, victims of Canada's opioid crisis, in this thought-provoking episode. With personal stories as the foundation, they explore the roots of the crisis and its complex intersection with Indigenous trauma, residential schools, and the 60s scoop. The episode also delves into the deceptive marketing practices of a US opioid manufacturer and the urgencies of safe supply and comprehensive treatment programs.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Tragic Stories of Young Lives Lost to the Opioid Crisis
02:38 • 3min
3
Long-Term Impacts of Residential Schools and The 60s Scoop
05:57 • 25min
4
The Opioid Crisis: Profits, Trauma, and Controversial Figures
31:09 • 6min
5
Deceptive Marketing and the Opioid Crisis
36:56 • 10min
6
Morgan's Struggle with Addiction and Tragic Death
47:05 • 6min
7
Addressing Canada's Opioid Crisis: The Call for Action
53:11 • 4min