SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Seekers II)
This program is from the SEEKERS II Series for, by, and about aboriginal youth, their concerns, problems and potential. Alcohol and drugs - to use or not to use? Today, as Aboriginal youth are forced to decide between honoring traditional culture and adapting to "mainstream" society, the decision to use or not to use is a very difficult one to make. Must we completely abstain from alcohol and drugs in order to be true to our Aboriginal culture? Seekers visit the Onen'To: Kon Treatment Centre at Kanesatake. "It's not about surviving any more. It's about starting a new life and living it to its fullest," says executive director Curtis Arihote Nelson. Staff and residents speak powerfully about their path to a new and better life-a life that is more firmly rooted in culture and tradition. Have you been affected by substance abuse? You are not alone. Substance abuse affects all of us. In this program, Seekers relate personal stories and the lessons they have learned.
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