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addiction

"It was so consistent, the pain was just so consistent."
The pull of opioid addiction is strong, but my will to stay present for those I care about is stronger.
We're all relieved that we aren't drinking through this.
Practicing self-love is easier said than done.
Major federal parties have yet to unveil detailed plans to address the epidemic.
A public inquiry can tell us how our mental-health system can better serve men and boys.
I still yearn for closure after she was found overdosed on opioids.
Addiction and substance use too are central to this important conversation.