Opioid and overdose-related deaths had already been at a crisis point before the COVID-19 pandemic, but isolation and reduced access to health care and community services have contributed to what some call a “shadow pandemic.” Nam Kiwanuka and special guests take a closer look at what can be done on the ground to reduce harm, how to deal with the stigma of addiction, and what policies might help alleviate the situation.

About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka

We’re trying something new. This isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. Through the eyes of real, lived experience and with the help of artificial intelligence data, we’re inviting Ontarians to explore the issues that affect you.   / tvothethread