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Maegan Roy-Kesson

Terrified, but safe

Catherine, Centre du jour de Québec, 2021

Catherine, Québec Day Centre, 2021

THERE ARE NO HOW-TO BOOKS FOR MOMS! For me, substance use is equivalent with loss of confidence, instability and confusion. As the mother...
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Celebrating Graduates Across Canada

During the October 21-22 weekend, Portage celebrated its graduates at traditional Recognition Day ceremonies across Canada. More than 250 graduates received their diploma,...
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Sivahar, Youth program, Elora, 2023

From a very young age I was looking for a way out, I felt trapped, but I always remained hopeful that there would...
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May, Mother & Child Program, 2022

I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13. I lost both my parents while I was still in my teens,...
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From Addiction to Recovery: 5 Stages of Change

Recovery day, which is celebrated every year on September 30, helps raise awareness about the complexity of addiction while also sending an important...
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Samuel, Mental Health and Addiction Centre, 2017

Perseverance and Determination This is the story of the journey that saved my life: I had always enjoyed partying ever since I was...
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Regan, Adolescent Program, Cassidy Lake, 2021

Portage gave me my voice back Growing up I was around drugs a lot. One of my brothers started using when I was...
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The Dark Side of Dopamine: Pleasure, Drugs and Solutions

Dopamine plays a central role in our well-being and our ability to experience feelings of pleasure and motivation. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter; often...