The Politics of Addictions

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Ontario's Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions explains addiction as a treatable illness, not a moral failing. He shares data-driven, upstream solutions—culturally competent care, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy, prevention-focused policing, and supportive housing—offering practical policy ideas and hope for families, clinicians, and communities.

Channel: Ontario Shores Duration: 0:26:29

Questions

1. What was the impact when 50 frequent ER users were housed in modular homes (UHN partnership)?

ER visits rose slightly then stabilized No change in ER usage They did not return to the ER at all ER visits dropped by about half

2. Which provincial program did Tibollo highlight that provides 16 sessions to treat anxiety and depression?

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Provincial CBT Access Program Mindful Ontario Initiative Cognitive Wellness Ontario

3. Before becoming Associate Minister, what was Michael Tibollo's primary career and notable qualification?

Police officer and social worker Corporate/commercial lawyer and 5th-degree Taekwondo black belt Emergency physician and marathon runner Economist and PhD in criminology

4. In the Portuguese policing model Tibollo studied, what role is assigned to roughly one-third of the police force?

Teachers embedded in schools doing prevention Traffic enforcement on highways Special weapons response Cybercrime investigation units

5. What approximate share of overall crime did Tibollo say is connected to substance use?

90% 50% 70% 25%

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