Substance Abuse Recovery Success Story – Richard Mianscum
Richard Mianscum, business owner in Mistissini, bravely and generously shares his experience with dealing with substance abuse. Listen to the inspirational story of his sobriety journey and what message he has to share with anyone struggling with addiction.
Listen to the interview (ᐄᔨᔨᐅᔨᒧᐎᓐ | IIYIYIUYIMUWIN)
"I stayed away from my old friends who still drink. Sometimes they do come around asking me to join them but I told them the truth: I don’t want to drink and they listened. Now that I am sober, I have more friends who don’t drink, I’m happy, and my kids are happy too" – Richard Mianscum, Mistissini
Support
If you, a friend or a family member is seeking help regarding alcohol or drug addiction, know that you are not alone. The CBHSSJB NNADAP workers are here to support you in your sobriety journey.
How to get help
NNADAP develops and runs prevention, intervention and aftercare activities to reduce or prevent alcohol and drug addiction in Eeyou Istchee.
Wiichihiiwaauwin (Mental Health) Helpline
Service available 24/7. Cree speakers and Elders are available upon request
