The gaps in between: A look into Edmonton’s opioid epidemic – Edmonton
Both of Rhonda’s adult children had substance addictions. One, her daughter, still does. The other, her son, died of opioid poisoning in April. He went into a drug-induced coma three days before he was scheduled to start rehab. Rhonda lives a modest life. She’s a health-care worker, a caring mother. She was a main pillar of support for her son when he relapsed on his addiction and began using again during the pandemic when all his regular supports were no…