Understanding the stigma of drug addiction: The Paul James story, part one.
Paul discusses the importance of understanding the impact of societal and self-stigma on persons who suffer from substance addictions and the appalling negative consequences on the sufferer and society as a whole which remains remains invisible to the masses. In a riveting 3 part account of why and how Paul is where he is today...there is much to learn. #VictorMontagliani #PeterMontopoli #CanadianSoccerAssociation #CSA #SocialJustice #Stigma #DrugAddicition #YorkUniversity #J
The reasons why I am on a final hunger strike.
Paul confronts the ignorant discrimination delivered by some of his peers and lays out the story of how he arrived on his first hunger strike. Related: New York Times article I referenced in this video about believing 'untruths'. Why We Believe Obvious Untruths #VictorMontagliani #PeterMontopoli #CanadianSoccerAssociation #CSA #SocialJustice #Stigma #DrugAddicition #YorkUniversity #TonyTaylor #JohnPugh #OttawaFuryFC #JohnVanderkolk
Bruised Dogs.
Photo: pet360.com “The Consequence of Stigma on Substance Dependent People” Four years ago, my sister as a reflection of her kind nature, gave a home to an abused miniature dachshund from Ohio. Three years of appalling mistreatment made the poor little soul a confused insecure bundle of aggression. Untrusting, confused with sad eyes. Today, Uncle Ernie, named after our great uncle, is a calm, assured, kind, and happy family dog. The transition is a total reflection of my sist
How I am moving forward to achieve social justice and how to approach "the war on drugs".
Paul describes what his next steps are and how he will confront the stigma of addiction and manage your health in order to function well. Paul also compliments the Canadian Soccer Association and all the connections that have been made in the past two weeks on a humane level. #CanadianSoccerAssociation #DrugAddicition #DrMamdouhShoukri #CanadianSoccerAssociatin #SocialJustice #WaronDrugs #Health
Paul James talks about his meeting with the Canadian Soccer Association.
Today was the day, Paul, Victor Montagliani and Peter Montopoli of the Canadian Soccer Association, met in regards to Paul's request for their support. #VictorMontagliani #PeterMontopoli #CanadianSoccerAssociation #CSA #SocialJustice #Stigma #DrugAddicition #YorkUniversity #DrMamdouhShoukri
Dear President, Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri…
Paul asks York University's President, Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri to reverse the injustice delivered by the institution. #DrMamdouhShoukri #YorkUniversity #Discrimination #Justice #Stigma #DrugAddicition #PaulJames
