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3 women in addiction recovery in Windsor, Ont., say help instead of arrest could have been life-changing

Being caught in a constant “hamster wheel” without any help is how Tracy Bechard remembers a time when she was addicted to drugs, getting arrested and wondering what supports existed for her. She's is reacting to a policy change at Windsor police where officers have been instructed to arrest and charge anyone they see openly using illegal drugs

3 women in addiction recovery in Windsor, Ont., say help instead of arrest could have been life-changing

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