A brand new documentary series detailing the in turmoil and struggles someone with an opioid addictions faces has recently launched. 

Presidents of SUN - the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, Tracy Zambory said she hopes residents will watch each segment and see the situation for what it is and how it can impact any family. 

The annual SUN conference is taking place this week in Saskatoon, while last year the meeting of nurses from all over the province was held at Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw.

“They think (addicts) are a certain kind of people from a certain kind of background, from low socio-economics when, in fact, that’s not the case at all,” said Zambory. "Addicts will do anything to get high they will tear their family apart and that was pretty much what was happening to our family".

Zambory referenced her own families struggle with addictions and explained how close to home the situation of addictions is. 

“We could tell that something was wrong. But in the spirit of being an enabler and being in denial, we just tried to put it off to other things,” detailed Zambory whose son suffered from opioid addiction. “We are living proof of that. It could be you, it could be me, it could be your next-door neighbour, it could be your teacher. It could be, you know, the lawyer that you visit, the librarian for goodness sakes.”

Anyone who is interested can now view the series on the website Making a difference, the series is titled 'on the Frontline of Addictions and Opioid Crisis. 

She noted that she would like to see stronger support for those suffering from addictions, such as access to clean needles, and more beds at treatment centres while finding a harm-reduction approach. Adding if we all put aside any judgement, we can have open and honest discussions about the opioid crisis in our province. 

 

-With files from 980 CJME