21.6% of Canadians will experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime.1 Some will lose everything as a result. This documentary explores the lives of the people who serve those dealing with mental health and substance use challenges and sometimes, homelessness. These folks are the first first responders saving lives on the frontlines of the drug poisoning crisis
Trigger/Content Warning:
Content can involve experiences of:
- Substance use and overdose
- Losing friends and family to drug overdose,
- Homelessness
- Physical, emotional and sexual assault,
- Intimate partner violence
- Relationship and family breakdown,
- Involvement in crime
- Survival sex work
- Tense interactions with police, first responders, social service and health care workers.
Some viewers, especially those less familiar with the lives of people who are ‘street involved’, might be upset by the content. For people who have experienced similar traumas, have loved ones who use substances, and/or have lost loved ones to drug poisoning, we caution that some of the content might be triggering.
Use and Distribution Notice
This documentary is provided as a community educational resource and is intended for non-commercial use, including but not limited to educational institutions, community screenings, and public awareness initiatives. It is not to be used for commercial or entertainment purposes.
When exhibiting this documentary publicly, please ensure that Liam Hamilton is credited as the Director. Additionally, any public or online sharing must include a link to the full documentary at:
https://supportnotstigma.ca/
Do not alter, edit, or modify the content of this documentary in any way.
Accuracy and Sources
This documentary draws on a combination of statistical data and personal interviews. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, some content may be subject to change, interpretation, or evolving understanding over time.
