<p>Host Geoff Turner begins his most personal season yet by examining his own relationship with alcohol. In a time when sobriety is on the rise among younger generations, what changed? Through conversations with addiction researcher <a href="https://psychology.illinois.edu/directory/profile/cfairbai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Catharine Fairbairn</a>, this episode explores the factors behind the ways we drink, from social habits to self-reflection, and asks if the current cultural shift could lead us toward a more mindful future.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note, this episode contains references to suicide. Please take care when listening.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For more resources on getting help with substance use, please see: <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>For a detailed list of Canadian resources, including province and territory-specific resources, see: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ondrugs/list-of-addictions-support-resources-1.7432271" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cbc.ca/1.7432271</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:</p><p><br></p><p>Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.</p><p><br></p><p>Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on <a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kidshelpphone.ca/</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre at <a href="https://suicideprevention.ca/resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suicideprevention.ca/resources/</a></p><p><br></p><p>This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about: <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/when-a-family-member-is-suicidal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/when-a-family-member-is-suicidal</a></p>