Host Geoff Turner begins his most personal season yet by examining his own relationship with alcohol. In a time when sobriety is on the rise among younger generations, what changed? Through conversations with addiction researcher Dr. Catharine Fairbairn, this episode explores the factors behind the ways we drink, from social habits to self-reflection, and asks if the current cultural shift could lead us toward a more mindful future.
Please note, this episode contains references to suicide. Please take care when listening.
Resources
For more resources on getting help with substance use, please see: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html
For a detailed list of Canadian resources, including province and territory-specific resources, see: cbc.ca/1.7432271
If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:
Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on https://kidshelpphone.ca/.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre at https://suicideprevention.ca/resources/
This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/when-a-family-member-is-suicidal
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