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We are a national society of medical professionals and scientists committed to helping Canadians understand & recover with dignity from substance use.

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Ahhh @montreal in the fall 🍂🧡 ☀️ @viarailcanada making it easy to keep our travels in Canada this year 🇨🇦 😎

What a beautiful getaway for a great event @csam.smca 👩🏼‍🏫🩺📚

Also used the opportunity to enjoy amazing food @jellyfishmontreal @lafincamtl @lovrestaurant @chezolive @sliceandsoda 🤤

The city views and fall colours were spectacular. We missed the kids. We ran an impromptu race in Parc La Fontaine 🏃‍♀️ 🌳 Many 30,000 step days! 😃

Huge thanks to Oma for caring for our LOs and trekking them around for soccer and birthday parties. We couldn’t have done this without you! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 🙏 💗

À bientôt Montreal 💙 👋🏼🥖

#mtlmoments #quebecoriginal @expresswayne #ohcanada🇨🇦

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We’re excited to announce that CAAP will be at the CSAM-SMCA 2025 Scientific Conference!

Visit our booth October 16-18 at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal to connect with fellow addiction psychiatry professionals, learn about our initiatives, and discover how CAAP is advancing the field of addiction psychiatry in Canada.

See you in Montreal!

#AddictionPsychiatry #MentalHealth #ConcurrentDisorders #MedicalEducation #HealthcareProfessionals #montreal #ContinuingEducation #SubstanceUse #PsychiatryConference #Healthcare #MedicalConference #AddictionMedicine #ProfessionalDevelopment #CAAP #Innovation #ClinicalSkills

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Exceptionally exited to be screening my docuseries @survivingaddictionshow at the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine Conference(@csam.smca) in Montreal October 17th @ 4:30pm EST! It will also be screening at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s (CCSA) Issues of Substance Conference in Halifax in November. Excited for the future!

I have to give a special shout out to @megkkelly Robb Eng, Ify O, Karen Cleveland and everyone at the CAMH Foundation for all of there tremendous support with the series. I also would like to thank everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. K. Jennifer Bedford and I worked exceptionally hard together with, as the producers and overcome many obstacles as a team. I cannot thank her enough for everything, Another heartfelt thank you as well, goes to Colleen McKay and Sara-Ruth Allen from the Social Impact Hub at Durham College, who are some of the unsung heros of the project. As well as students, May Friedman and Hrithik Udani. I am forever grateful!

As always, special thank you the CAMH Foundation, Inspire By Example, Social Impact Hub at Durham College, Unsinkable, Lakeridge Health, the Canadian Society Of Addiction Medicine and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction for all of there support in making Season 2 into a reality.

Lastly, my deepest thanks to everyone who took the time to watch and support the series. It means the world to me

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Surviving Addiction: Season 2, Episode 6 - Unsinkable Spirit

This week’s episode features Maria Estrada, a youth mentor whose journey through trauma, family addiction, and recovery is a testament to the human spirit. Maria shares how early experiences of immigration, domestic violence, and mental health challenges shaped her path—and how she found strength through community and purpose.

Maria’s episode is a story of transformation, advocacy, and hope. For anyone facing adversity or supporting someone who is, her voice offers resilience, empathy, and inspiration.

Watch Full Episode: https://youtube.com/@survivingaddictionshow
(Link in Bio)

Connect with Maria: @mariaestrada17

This is the final episode of Season 2. Join us to celebrate the strength and vulnerability of those who’ve shared their truth.

Subscribe. Share. Start the conversation.

For inquiries: survivingaddictionshow@gmail.com

Special thank you to the @camhfoundation @inspirebyexamplecanada, @durhamcollege, @dcsocialimpacthub, @mitacs, @matthewperryhouse, @Unsinkable, @lakeridge.health, @csam.smca and @ccsa_ccdus for making this season possible.

Also a very special thank you to @kj_bedford for her tireless work on co-producing the project with me, as well as @may.friedman15, @the.stylishmess, Colleen McKay and Sara-Ruth Allen from the @dcsocialimpacthub for their hard work behind the scenes. Lastly, a special thank you to @megkkelly, @chezrobb, Ify O. and everyone at the @camhfoundation for all of their amazing support. It wouldn’t have been possible without you and I am forever grateful.

#SurvivingAddictionShow #SeasonFinale #UnsinkableSpirit #LivedExperience #AddictionRecovery #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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New episode drops this Friday at noon – the Season 2 finale

Maria’s story is a powerful reflection on trauma, resilience, and advocacy. From childhood
challenges to becoming a youth mentor, Maria shows how lived experience can fuel healing
and hope.

Connect with Maria: @mariaestrada17

Watch Maria’s story this Friday, August 22, 2025, at noon EST.

Surviving Addiction Show:
www.YouTube.com/@SurvivingAddictionShow
(Link in Bio)

Special thank you to the @camhfoundation, @inspirebyexamplecanada, @dcsocialimpacthub, @durhamcollege, @ccsa_ccdus, @csam.smca and @unsinkablestories for their support on creating the series.

#SurvivingAddictionShow #SeasonFinale #UnsinkableSpirit #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from our final episode of Season 2, Episode 6 – Unsinkable Spirit

Maria’s story is one of survival, strength, and transformation. In this short preview, you’ll see
how her journey through trauma, addiction in the family, and recovery led her to become a
mentor and advocate.

Connect with Maria: @mariaestrada17

The full episode drops Friday, August 22, 2025, at noon EST

Teaser short lands Thursday—right here on the channel.

Subscribe to stay notified and help us amplify voices that matter.

www.YouTube.com/@SurvivingAddictionShow
(Link in Bio)

Special thank you to the @camhfoundation, @dcsocialimpacthub, @durhamcollege, @matthewperryhouse, @ccsa_ccdus, @csam.smca and @unsinkablestories for all of the support in bringing you this series.

#SurvivingAddictionShow #UnsinkableSpirit #FinalEpisode #LivedExperience
#FamilyRecovery #MentorshipMatters #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub
#CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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New episode drops this Friday at noon.

Colin’s story is a powerful reflection on harm reduction, survival, and identity. From early
experiences in Toronto’s gay club scene to his work in community advocacy, Colin shows
how knowledge and compassion can save lives.

Watch Colin’s episode this Friday, August 15, 2025, at noon EST.

www.YouTube.com/@SurvivingAddictionShow
(Link in Bio)

#SurvivingAddictionShow #LivedExperience #HarmReduction #MentalHealthMatters #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub
#CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from Episode 5 – Harm Reduction and Identity

Colin’s story explores the intersection of substance use, harm reduction, and identity. In this preview, you’ll get a glimpse of how his lived experience as a Black gay man who uses drugs, shaped his advocacy and resilience.

The full episode drops Friday, August 15, 2025, at noon EST

Teaser short lands Thursday—right here on the channel.

Subscribe to stay notified and help us amplify voices that matter.

YouTube: @survivingaddictionshow (Link in Bio)

Special thank you to the @camhfoundation for making this season possible, as well as the @dcsocialimpacthub, @durhamcollege, @Mitacs, @inspirebyexamplecanada, @matthewperryhouse, @unsinkablestories, @csam.smca and @ccsa_ccdus for all of their support.

#SurvivingAddictionShow #HarmReductionAndIdentity #MentalHealth #Addiction #SubstanceUse #LivedExperience #HarmReduction #Recovery #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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Surviving Addiction: Season 2, Episode 4 “Leading With Empathy”

This week’s episode features Beth Brannon— a dedicated mental health professional whose journey is shaped by personal experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to community care. Beth shares how her early struggles with learning differences and her first exposure to psychiatric care inspired a career grounded in empathy and advocacy.

Her story highlights the importance of mentorship, trauma-informed care, and the resilience of those working on the frontlines. For anyone supporting others through addiction or mental health challenges, Beth’s voice offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

Surviving Addiction is an interview series that highlights the real people impacted by
addiction through the many lenses it touches: the healthcare professional, the community
leader, the family member, and the individual who has lived with a substance use disorder.
Addiction doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s a ripple effect—reaching deep into communities,
families, and systems. In this series, we explore the humanity of those affected and the profound lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Episode 5 premieres Friday, August 15 at 12 PM EST

Watch it here: https://youtube.com/@survivingaddictionshow (Link in Bio)

Subscribe. Share. Start the conversation.

For inquiries:
survivingaddictionshow@gmail.com

Special thank you to @lakeridge.health for supporting the creation of this episode.

Thank you to the @camhfoundation for making this series possible, as well to our partners @inspirebyexamplecanada, @dcsocialimpacthub, @unsinkablestories, @matthewperryhouse, @ccsa_ccdus and @csam.smca for their support.

#SurvivingAddictionShow #LeadingWithEmpathy #InspireByExample #MentalHealth #Addiction #LivedExperience #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind

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This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from Surviving Addiction Episode 4 – Leading with Empathy.

Beth Brannon’s story is a testament to the power of compassion in leadership. In this short, you’ll get a glimpse of how her personal journey and professional insight come together to support those navigating mental health and addiction challenges, as the Senior Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Lakeridge Health.

The full episode premieres Friday, August 8, at noon EST.

The teaser short drops Thursday, right here on the Surviving Addiction channel: https://youtube.com/@survivingaddictionshow

Subscribe to stay notified and help us amplify voices that matter.

Special thank you to @lakeridge.health for helping make this episode possible. Thank you also to the @camhfoundation, @dcsocialimpacthub, @durhamcollege, @unsinkablestories, @inspirebyexamplecanada @matthewperryhouse, @csam.smca and @ccsa_ccdus

#SurvivingAddictionShow #LeadingWithEmpathy #MentalHealth #Addiction #Healthcare #SocialDeterminentsofHealth #MentalHealthMatters #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind
#CompassionInCare #LeadershipWithHeart

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This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from Surviving Addiction Episode 4 – Leading with Empathy.

Beth Brannon’s story is a testament to the power of compassion in leadership. In this short, you’ll get a glimpse of how her personal journey and professional insight come together to support those navigating mental health and addiction challenges, as the Senior Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Lakeridge Health.

The full episode premieres Friday, August 8, at noon EST.

The teaser short drops Thursday, right here on the Surviving Addiction channel: https://youtube.com/@survivingaddictionshow

Subscribe to stay notified and help us amplify voices that matter.

Special thank you to @lakeridge.health for helping make this episode possible. Thank you also to the @camhfoundation, @dcsocialimpacthub, @durhamcollege, @unsinkablestories, @inspirebyexamplecanada @matthewperryhouse, @csam.smca and @ccsa_ccdus

#SurvivingAddictionShow #LeadingWithEmpathy #MentalHealth #Addiction #Healthcare #SocialDeterminentsofHealth #MentalHealthMatters #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind
#CompassionInCare #LeadershipWithHeart

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