The Social Impact Hub is proud to support the Surviving Addiction docuseries created by Chris Cull and the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. A Durham College alumni, Chris has made remarkable accomplishments in raising awareness of addictions and mental health through his activities at Inspire by Example and sharing his own battle with addiction. The docuseries highlights the humanity behind addiction and how it affects individuals and those surrounding them. The series aims to educate the audience about the devastating effects of addiction and the power of compassion and understanding. Through the Hub, Durham College students and staff filmed and produced the series alongside Chris over the summer and fall of 2023. The first episode will be screened at the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine conference Wednesday October 19, 2023 with episodes to be released regularly in the following months.

WARNING – This video series discusses mental health, addiction, substance use and suicide among other challenging topics. Some viewers may find the content emotionally distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Partners:

Inspire By Example:
https://inspirebyexample.ca/
Inspire By Example shares the stories of lived experience related to addiction with the goal of reducing stigma and providing hope to those in need.

Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine:
https://csam-smca.org/
CSAM is a national society of medical professionals and scientists committed to helping Canadians understand and recover with dignity from substance use disorders.

Surviving Addiction | Episode 1: Chris Cull – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 2: Dr. Sajida Afridi – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 3: Kim Wazny – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 4: Nathan Gardner – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 5: Aly Crawford – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 6: Dr. Lisa Lefebvre – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 7: Angie – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 8: Kim Pare – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 9: Morgan Zack – Social Impact Hub