VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses how better government policies and supports could address the root causes of addiction before we get into a crisis situation like we're seeing with drug users at transit stations in Calgary. She emphasized the importance of having the "right" conversations. Calling on policy-makers to focus prevention and not blaming people who may be experiencing mental health challenges, a lack of affordable housing or inadequacy of income supports.

Listen to the segment: A serious conversation about addictions and addiction services in Calgary - The Drive with Ted Henley