144 The Truth About Canada's Opioid Crisis—Part 2

<p><strong><em>Content warning: this episode includes mentions of Indigenous trauma, residential schools and the 60s scoop.</em></strong></p><br><p>[ Part 2 of 3 ] Through the stories of four young Canadians from completely different walks of life—who all met the same devastating fate, we explore how Canada got itself into the mess that is the opioid crisis. In this episode, you'll hear the stories of Skye Crassweller and Morgan Goodridge.</p><br><p><strong>Resources for those affected by the Opioid Crisis:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/provincial-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Provincial Resources - Moms Stop the Harm</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ccsa.ca/opioid-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Opioid Resources - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction&nbsp;</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>About Opioids - Canada.ca</u></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>More info:</strong></p><ul><li>SKYE CRASSWELLER (REPORT): <a href="https://rcybc.ca/reads/skyes-legacy-a-focus-on-belonging/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Skye’s Legacy: A focus on belonging - Office of the Representative for Children and Youth</u></a><u>&nbsp;</u></li><li>MORGAN GOODRIDGE: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-july-22-2020-1.5658469/after-her-son-died-of-an-overdose-this-woman-wants-to-fight-opioid-crisis-with-urgency-of-covid-19-1.5658472" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">After her son died of an overdose, this woman wants to fight opioid crisis with urgency of COVID-19</a>, CBC Radio, 2020</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Overdose-Heartbreak-Canadas-Opioid-Crisis/dp/0735237867" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada's Opioid Crisis, by Benjamin Perrin</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Canadian True Crime donates monthly to help those facing injustic