Understanding Addiction: Part 2 - with SPECIAL GUEST Mike Szymanski Sr.

On this episode we are joined by our first ever (very, very, very) special guest: Mike Szymanski Sr. (Mike’s Dad). Mike Sr. shares his journey of battling an alcohol addiction, the ups and downs, things that worked for him, and everything else in between. We might be a bit biased, but this is by far one of the best episodes we have ever done. So tune in, take a listen, and learn from Mike Sr. - the wisest of the Mike’s. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at [email protected]. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages)