 I don't think addiction is a choice. I don't think anyone chooses that. I think people in BC, everyone could probably know a family member or friend who's dealing with these issues. There's more people suffering in silence because it's something that people are ashamed about. I think people don't want to reach out and don't want to ask for help because of the stigma associated with substance use, that there's something wrong with you, that you're just an addict. There's much more to people than that. Someone needs to chip in and help to understand that and offer your kindness to people. Make the connection, have the conversation, help stop the stigma.