By François Bellemare Over the last five decades, Nunavik’s health care system has undeniably grown. But what of the health of the residents themselves? Have new preoccupations arisen? A report about two regional CLSCs, one in Aupaluk and one in Kangiqsualujjuaq, where those in charge […] See more
For over a quarter of a century, interveners like myself have walked the lengths of the streets they serve in order to exchange, with addicts, dirty needles for clean drug paraphernalia. By Raymond Viger It’s all part of a strategy of reducing negative outcomes, both […] See more
“In the milieu, when there’s an overdose, most people save their own skins and run. Because they have criminal records, arrest warrants, they’re drug dealers or they have drugs on them.” By Mélina Soucy That, according to Julie (not her real name), an ex-addict in […] See more
Max, the pre-teen, was bitter about life. Introverted and sensitive, he buried his emotions in a mountain of drugs. He tells The Social Eyes about the plight of pre-teens trapped in an imaginary world of their own construction. At age 12 Max lived for one […] See more
“I got out of it for my kids” It’s next to impossible for an ex-heroin addict and dealer to make peace with his old demons. Pierre had to pass through dark periods of remorse and rejection before he could feel reborn. And during his climb […] See more
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