#032 - In this episode of 'Rat Race Stories of Addiction and Recovery', AZ discusses the recent decline in LCBO's revenue, the liberalization of alcohol sales in Ontario, and its implications. The episode also touches on the normalization of public drinking in places like Ottawa's parks and its impact on those in recovery. Additionally, the episode examines the cultural reflection seen through celebrity drinking habits, using Diddy as an example. The overarching theme is the normalization of alcohol in public spaces and its consequences, balanced with a call to action for greater awareness and support for sober spaces.
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