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Everybody Hates Me: Let's Talk About Stigma

Dr. Carmen Logie, Canada Research Chair

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Hosted by Dr. Carmen Logie, Canada Research Chair in Global Health Equity & Social Justice with Marginalized Populations, and Professor at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). This podcast invites a range of weekly guests to talk about all different kinds of stigma. Why does it matter? What does it look like? What can we do about it?Thank you for listening! Follow us on Twitter (@let_stigma) and Instagra ...
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Recovery Reform: Navigating Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Drug Policy is a podcast exploring substance use disorders, harm reduction, and recovery with people with lived experience, experts in the harm reduction field, and leaders in drug policy. Hosted by McCauley Sexton, an accountability coach and alternative treatment industry professional with lived experience in active use and recovery, and Dr. Taylor Nichols, an emergency medicine and addiction medicine physician, each episode will pr ...
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The Hamilton Centre Podcast | Exploring Mental Health & Addiction is for service providers, individuals and family members dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. In response to the recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System (2021), the Centre was established to create a more inclusive and supportive system by promoting integrated care in Victoria, Australia. Our podcast will feature interviews with service providers, individuals ...
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Have you ever loved someone with substance use disorder and felt alone? Are you currently using or in recovery and feel like your family lacks understanding? Yea well welcome to my f$cking life! I’m Brandi Mac and my daughter battles addiction and her family? Well we are collateral damage and frankly it sucks. This podcast will cover all aspects of addiction with interviews of those in recovery, active use and family members. We will explore the good and bad of the treatment industry, harm r ...
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Believe in People explores the realities of addiction, recovery, and stigma through conversations with those who’ve lived it. Featuring voices from across the recovery community - individuals with lived experience, frontline professionals, public figures, and policymakers - offering unfiltered insight into the personal and societal challenges surrounding substance use. Hosted by Matthew Butler and produced by Robbie Lawson, this award-winning series is a trusted platform for dialogue, empath ...
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The Dispensary

Lisa Binkley, Tina Ross

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This podcast will address the public health strategy of Harm Reduction, which is designed to reduce the adverse consequences of drug and alcohol use. The Dispensary will address cutting-edge approaches to substance abuse problems, information on Syringe Exchange Programs (SSPs), HIV/HCV education, and harm reduction methods to prevent overdoses and save lives. Harm Reduction experts and peer guests will educate the public about drugs while dispelling popular myths, misinformation, and stigma.
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When I found out my son was deep in the throes of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chaos became the norm. As each step became more challenging, the information on SUDs, treatment, healing, and basically everything that comes with an SUD Family crisis, became overwhelming. Inundated with so much information, I felt like I had crossed space and time and landed in a new world. I actually had: I had entered the world of Recovery. My goal through this Podcast is to condense what I learned into small ...
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We talk about a variety of subjects. We talk about mental health, substance use, and how it affects people including the stigma. We both have our own diagnosis and we want to lessen the stigma which surrounds the subject. We want to be able to create conversations, not judgement. We are just two people who talk about life in general as well. The fist Episode is on the fly so to speak. We were both nervous.
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Recovery Stories Have Power

Faces & Voices of Recovery

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Life after addiction isn't just possible - it's the norm. Studies show 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover. The Recovery Stories Have Power podcast aims to center that hopeful message through authentic conversations that bring together people from all pathways of recovery and recovery allies.Through these conversations, we’ll build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of individuals, families, and co ...
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Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
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Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph.D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we’re sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Contro ...
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Send us a text In this episode I talk to Prof. Georg Schomerus, Professor and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig. Prof Schomerus is a leading academic in the field of stigma towards alcohol and mental health problems. We discuss the nature of stigma towards alcohol problems, what drives stigma, how it rel…
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Emma Hardy MP joins Believe in People for the second time to discuss Hull’s triple flood threat, the rise of ketamine harm, and the cost of living’s toll on mental health. From sewage systems to social housing, she tackles some of Britain’s biggest challenges. We also talk about the need for transparency in government to rebuild public trust, the r…
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PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance emphasize the importance of consistent dialogue with loved ones regarding drug prevention and mental health, especially with the back-to-school season here. They highlight that one yearly conversation about alcohol and drugs isn't sufficient; ongoing communication is vital for addiction recovery. They…
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In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of addiction and recovery, emphasizing the broken treatment system, the importance of sober homes, and the need for medicated assisted treatment. She shares personal experiences related to her daughter's recovery from addiction and highlights the significance of hope, compassion, and community …
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Mary Beth O'Connor is the author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction." She began her recovery from methamphetamine use disorder, abuse, trauma, and anxiety in 1994. She never found traditional recovery spaces such as step-based recovery programs helpful to her, and found alternative recovery spaces early…
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PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towar…
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Summary In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of loving someone struggling with addiction, focusing on the importance of setting and adjusting boundaries. She shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate toxic relationships, the evolution of boundaries over time, and the significance of self-reflection and communicat…
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Dino Miliotis, OpiAID spokesperson, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective. . Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a d…
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Join us for a conversation with Patrick Doyle, LCSW on a conversation breaking down his own evolution in SUD treatment and his approach in coaching people who use drugs and their families to help improve their lives and address the problems that can be caused by substance use. As a licensed clinical social worker and Family Addiction Coach, Patrick…
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On this episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Jason and Flindt discuss important aspects of recovery and look at the 4 key areas which include: Home, Community, Finding A Sense Of Purpose, and exploring Spirituality. They share personal insights from not only their personal stories of recovery but also with a combined experience of 30 years of helping o…
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In this raw and personal episode, Brandi Mac shares what happened when she stopped following the “tough love” narrative and started doing what she could actually live with. From the heartbreak of watching her daughter struggle with addiction to the moment she shaved her head as an act of surrender, Brandi reflects on how peace came not from control…
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On this episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosts Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance dive into the FDA’s proposed ban on Kratom and what it means for individuals in recovery and those struggling with chronic pain or substance use. They explore the science, controversy, and public health concerns surrounding Kratom—an herbal supplement often used for o…
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Send us a text In this episode, Aunee Bhogaita, shares her lived experience of alcohol problems and recovery. Aunee is a South Asian woman who has empowered herself through her experiences of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and alcohol addiction in order to challenge stigma and taboo surrounding these issues and help others. We discuss her early exper…
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On this episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance speak with Thomas Buckley, author of Grace and Golf: The Saving of One Man’s Soul. Thomas opens up about overcoming addiction, how his faith and passion for golf played a key role in his recovery journey, and parenting through a child’s addiction. He shares powerful moments…
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Elly returns for her third appearance on Believe in People to share insight from over 30 years working in harm reduction, with a focus on eliminating Hepatitis C. She explains how treatment has progressed from year-long courses with severe side effects to today’s short-course tablets that are 96 percent effective. Elly draws on decades of professio…
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Dr. Lori Brotto is internationally recognized as a leader in sexual health research. She has evaluated psychological interventions for sexual dysfunction and genital pain, which collectively impact 1/3 of women. Her work influences practice internationally, with mindfulness now implemented in sexual medicine centres and recommended as front line ca…
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🎙️ In this powerful episode of Don't Hide the Scars, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance explore how recovery is not just for the individual—it's a family journey. Together, they unpack the importance of building a strong support system, not only for the person in recovery but also for their loved ones. From support meetings to community engagement,…
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In this eye-opening episode of PAIN's Don't Hide the Scars podcast, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss mental health stigma and addiction recovery. They discuss the ongoing stigma surrounding substance abuse and the need for peer support in overcoming addiction. Learn what you need to know about addiction, recovery, and breaking the stigma …
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In this energising and unfiltered conversation, we meet Henry Beercock, founder of Hull’s growing sober movement Alcohull Free. After nearly two decades of heavy binge drinking, Henry made a bold decision: he gave up alcohol, left his corporate career, and radically transformed his life from the inside out. What followed was more than personal reco…
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In this eye-opening episode of PAIN's Don't Hide the Scars podcast features a discussion on "long-term recovery" and "addiction recovery", focusing on "substance abuse". Flindt and Jason share insights related to "mental health" and provide valuable information about "addiction". Flindt and Jason share advice and personal stories about addiction re…
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Apple Music x Believe in People: A Classical Connections Feature In this special collaboration, Believe in People host Matthew Butler is featured on Classical Connections, the Radio Academy Award-winning podcast hosted by renowned pianist and composer Alexis Ffrench. Originally broadcast on Apple Music, this episode forms part of the acclaimed 60-S…
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In the first of a powerful two-part conversation, Andy Woodward joins Believe in People to recount the beginning of a journey that would ultimately expose one of the biggest scandals in British sporting history. A former professional footballer, Andy was the first to go public with his experience of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of Barry Benn…
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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder, Flindt Andersen, and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss AI and how it is becoming a useful tool in helping people in the addiction recovery process. Most notably, OpiAID couples advanced AI with smartwatch technology. If you are a treatment facility and would like to learn more about how to integrate the O…
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Our co-hosts McCauley Sexton and Dr. Taylor Nichols talk about "Kratom" - both the plant and the extracts such as "7-OH" or 7-Hydroxymitragynine - as well as how the active alkaloids function in your body, including binding to opioid receptors, and how to be mindful about understanding and using unregulated substances.…
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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder, Flindt Andersen, and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the controversial topic of long-term Vs short-term harm reduction. This Don't Hide the Scars podcast episode highlights the difficult truth that individuals struggling with drug addiction, especially those using fentanyl, may not prioritize safety mea…
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🎙️ In this honest and eye-opening episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Gary Menkes host of the Begin Again podcast, joins Jason LaChance on the official podcast from PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need. They tackle the most common misconceptions about 12-step programs—and what people in recovery, their families, and the public truly need to understand. T…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the role of emotions such as guilt, and how self-control works. Prof Baumeister is one of the most eminent living psychologists with over 40 books and 700 scientific pub…
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In this episode, we discuss the increasingly urgent problem of xylazine, also known as the tranq drug, being mixed with fentanyl and the lack of updated detox protocols. The current substance use disorder treatment options are not enough, and the opioid epidemic continues to worsen. We need to focus on harm reduction strategies and prevent overdose…
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Co-hosts McCauley Sexton and Dr. Taylor Nichols break down the "continuum of care" in substance use treatment and discuss their experiences from the patient and provider side of the continuum - from interventions to inpatient hospitalizations, residential treatment to outpatient or clinic based treatment. Please subscribe, leave a rating and review…
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In this powerful episode of Don't Hide The Scars, the official podcast from PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need, we break down 10 critical facts about Narcan (naloxone)—a life-saving medication that everyone should know about. Whether you’re a parent, a loved one, someone in recovery, or just a concerned citizen, this episode will empower you with th…
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Harm reduction is more than "needles and Narcan" and Dee-Dee Stout is the perfect person to talk to about the evolution of harm reduction therapy. Through her own training and her experience as a person who used drugs, Dee Dee has been at the forefront of studying and teaching about harm reduction based modalities of treatment. Dee-Dee has a degree…
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In this gripping return to Believe in People, Young Lee opens up about what happens after the chaos of addiction — when the drugs are gone, the dust has settled, and the real work begins. Once a rising star in the music scene, Young shares how losing everything forced him to rebuild from scratch — not just a life, but a self. Through daily spiritua…
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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder for the last time. Daniel talks about a recent overdose death in the community, and the trauma peers face due to high turnover from death and burn out. He discusses which stressors have changed and which have stayed the same over the course of the interview process. T…
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In this powerful episode of the Don’t Hide the Scars Podcast, host Jason LaChance sits down with Flindt Andersen, founder of Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), to tackle the urgent and complex crisis of opioid addiction in America. They explore: The evolution of opioid use, from legal prescriptions to illicit street drugs Why current addiction recov…
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Ross joins the podcast to share his powerful journey from personal tragedy to public advocacy, following the suicide of his father - a traumatic event that profoundly shaped his mental health. We explore how Ross turned to alcohol and cocaine to suppress overwhelming grief, endured multiple suicide attempts, and reached a pivotal moment of clarity …
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In this compelling episode, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and host Jason LaChance revisit their sit-down with retired DEA veteran William “Bill” Bodner for a powerful conversation about America’s drug crisis. With 31 years of experience, Agent Bodner offers an inside look at the evolving landscape of fentanyl trafficking, the complex challenges at t…
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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder about exposure to death and trauma and how he copes with it. Daniel describes outlets he uses to deal with stress, the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout, and steps he is taking to maintain boundaries between his peer work and his personal life. This episode…
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In this episode, you’ll hear Daniel Snyder speak to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the financial realities of peer work and his future career aspirations. Daniel describes the lack of permanent, full-time positions for peers, and how pursuing a career involving only peer work could impact him financially. Daniel also discusses the importance of…
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In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, PAIN Founder Flidnt Andersen and Jason LaChance are joined by Arlina Allen and Gary Menkes, for a discussion around Cognitive Dissonance. They explore why the addict mind leads us to continue to use substances that cause us and our loved ones great harm. They also offer a variety of solutions to hel…
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In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, host Jason LaChance is joined by TJ Woodward, acclaimed spiritual author, keynote speaker, and revolutionary recovery expert. With over 30 years of experience, TJ has helped thousands transform their lives through his unique, holistic approach to healing and personal growth. Known for his integrativ…
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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder about financial security and the lack of standard payment practices across agencies for peer workers. Daniel discusses how many peers do gig work rather than engaging in salaried employment, and the importance of making peers feel valued by compensating them fairly. T…
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In this must-watch episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosts Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal sit down with the powerful and inspiring Max Nijst — a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor changing lives from the inside out. 🙌 🔥 Max’s mission? Helping high performers, CEOs, and executives avoid losing everything they’ve worked so…
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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about differing viewpoints in approaching harm reduction work, the limits of policy solutions, and the importance of human connection for people who use drugs. This episode was recorded on November 22, 2022.By Unsilencing Stories
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This podcast invited Dr. Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe, digital storytelling experts at Common Language Digital Storytelling to reflect on the power of digital storytelling and stigma reduction. Carmen met Mike and Kristy at the First International Digital Storytelling Festival in Greece in 2024 where she was blown away by their powerful stories acros…
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In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, host Jason LaChance sits down with George Haymaker III, a Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and neuro educator, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, healing, and personal transformation. George knows firsthand what it means to rebuild your life. His journey through addic…
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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about referring individuals to resources in his community. Daniel suggests that recovery option should be person-centred and tailored to the individual needs of the person seeking treatment. Daniel explains the importance of keeping those struggling with substance use d…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk to Mark Holmes and Mike Ward about the Blue Light approach, which aims to challenge the belief that nothing can be done with drinkers who may be deemed as 'not wanting to change'. The Blue Light approach aims to show there are a range of positive strategies that can be used to manage risk, reduce harm and prom…
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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about different responses he encounters while doing community outreach, the presence of cynicism in peer spaces in response to the death and trauma peers face in their work and the importance of client centred treatment for those experiencing substance use disorder. Thi…
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H.W. Terrance, a retired businessman turned author, sits down with Jason LaChance for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about finding strength, redemption, and purpose through faith. A recovered alcoholic, Terrance shares the real-life experiences that inspired his book Thirst—a raw, fictionalized look at his battle with addiction. From alcoh…
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In this special episode, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Hamilton Centre with two leaders at the forefront of integrated mental health and AOD care: Professor Margaret Hamilton AO, the inspiration behind the Centre’s name, and our Clinical Director Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri. They discuss the evolution of care models, the im…
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