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How one woman came back from addiction to help others | First Person

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Alicia Gordon spent years struggling with an addiction to crack cocaine, leading to criminal charges. Now, she's dedicated her life to helping others in Thunder Bay, Ont., and is sharing her story to inspire hope.

This video is part of CBC First Person, which features personal stories and experiences of Canadians in their own words. This is intended to allow people from across the country to share what they live through.

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