A young mother’s journey through loss—and finding hope
Farren Whitford
Reprinted from "Opioids" issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (3), p. 23
Growing up, I lived with my mom until I was about 12… read more
And to Reduce the Harm from Substance Use
Sherry Vaile Robinson
Reprinted from "Opioids" issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (3), p. 17
My son Tyler fatally overdosed on heroin laced with… read more
It all comes down to decent, safe housing
Al Fowler
Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (3), p. 17
I first started using heroin in the late 90s. I was in Matsqui Penitentiary, so it was just a way to get… read more
Holding on through a close friend’s opioid addiction
Astrid*
Reprinted from "Opioids" issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (3), p. 14
It was 4:00 on a Friday evening, about 24 hours since anyone had… read more
My grasp has always exceeded my reach. I chastised myself bitterly when I 'dropped the balls.'
