This article brings up some great points regarding US policies which punish relapse as a crime. Hopefully we will see a change in perspective in the near future! How does Canada compare?
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/i-am-shocked-with-my-own-behaviour-former-doctor-on-his-opioid-addiction-1.3827159
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/01/22/prescription-for-healthier-population-spend-more-on-social-services.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/drunk-driving-laws-decriminalize-2018-changes-police-licence-1.4468021
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/checkup/with-all-the-concern-about-opioids-and-marijuana-are-we-forgetting-the-dangers-of-alcohol-1.4439867