Luc’s Testimonial, Adult program, 1990
"My name is Luc Desjardins and I am 59 years old. I attended the Lac Écho Adult Program in 1990. That’s more than...
A Mother’s Testimonial
"I am honoured to be able to give back to such a wonderful and meaningful program like Portage, and that I have members...
My son is a drug addict
ʺIt takes a long time for a parent to realize their child has a substance use problem. After all, maybe their child’s behaviour...
The Decriminalization of Drugs: Are All Drug Users Guilty?
Are all drug users criminals? The debate came up once again in Canada following a request by several public health researchers and police...
Addiction Services: Have 18 to 21-Year-Olds Emerged From Their Adolescence?
Recent questions about caring for young adults battling drug and alcohol addiction are changing mindsets about where these young people belong in social...
Mental Health and Addiction: Access Services in Dire Straits
There is a strong connection between addiction and mental health disorders and the two are often mutually sustaining. People with this dual diagnosis...
We All Have a Journey to Share… This is Caroline’s
Stories like Caroline’s are at the core of what we do at Portage. We are proud to share her story and to encourage...
To My Son, Mathis
Mathis is a turbulent, but very endearing child. He is an explorer, a cheerful boy, a ray of sunshine with boundless energy. He...
