Andy is one of three sons, born and raised in Fort Erie. He works with his brother and father on the canal. With a passion for CFL and his local darts league, he was leading a normal, hard working middle class life renting out a basement unit at his parents duplex...

I grew up in a family of five, raised by a strong single mother. She worked hard every day, ensured we had plenty of food on the table, celebrated holidays and got good grades throughout our school years. My mother also suffered from chronic pain her entire life. When...

Ben wants others to know that people with opioid use disorder are not “bad,” addiction can happen to anyone, and managing control is possible. Ben was the youngest of five children in a busy household when he was growing up. His grandparents lived in the apartment...

Hi, I’m Carrie! When I was younger, I was driving home from College and was rear-ended by a drunk driver, forcing my car off the road. After waking up in the hospital, I was angry that someone could be so irresponsible and cause me so much pain. After the accident, I...

Meet Joe, husband, father of 3, best friend and brother. He had an accident on the job 7 years ago. Joe began taking opioids prescribed by his doctor at age 45 after sustaining a severe injury while on a job site. By age 49, Joe was addicted but didn’t realize how...