As I stated before, I think that people need to have a continuum of choices when they are talking about addictions. However, Mr. Speaker, I think there is a missing component here. I came into this Assembly because of working with homeless women, and I have had over 20 years listening to the horror stories of women. Some of the stories, I cannot even share in this House they are so horrific, from when they were children, Mr. Speaker. I think that, if we talk about addictions treatment, we also have to be looking at mental health, Mr. Speaker, and that does not have to be in a residential setting. I think that mental health is a huge issue and leads to addictions. Addictions is not something people pick up. It's a coping mechanism, Mr. Speaker. Again, I would like to say that you cannot talk one without the other.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 387-19(2): Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations regarding Residential Addictions Treatment
In the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 387-19(2): Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations regarding Residential Addictions Treatment
Oral Questions
October 21st, 2020
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