Alcohol Abuse

Tamara: Aboriginals and Substance Abuse
Tamara is an Aboriginal Canadian who grew up in Winnipeg. Born into a family struggling with alcoholism, Tamara was raised in a series of foster homes. As a teenager, Tamara struggled with her own addiction to crystal meth, and later, with alcoholism. Tamara spent time at CAMH with a group of Aboriginal women seeking treatment for substance abuse issues. Now, she lives alcohol-free, and plans to return to Winnipeg and open up her own rehabilitation centre for Aboriginal women. She shares her story. (Produced by Matthew Campea.)