Season 2, Episode: 9

The Connection between Addiction and Domestic Violence

with Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson, who works for the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, is an expert on addiction and substance use. In this episode, Michael talks about the connection between addiction and domestic violence, how drugs can be a coping mechanism for survivors, and what we can do to support women in these situations.

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Together, we explore the realities and complexities of domestic violence.

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