Something has to change: Mother fights for better addiction care after sons death [Video]

This is the latest instalment in a Global News series called Code Critical, which examines the issues impacting the health-care system in Nova Scotia. The full series can be found here. 

For Christine Kidd, the memory of her son is what gives her the drive to fight for change.

Devin, 26, died from a drug overdose a month ago after a long and difficult battle with addiction.

Over the years, Kidd has stood by her son’s side while navigating a system of rehab, detox, psychiatrists, walk-in clinics and emergency services.

Ultimately, she believes the health-care system failed him.

“He kept saying, ‘I want to get sober. My dream is to have a home and a family,’” Kidd recalls.

“He doesn’t have a voice now, so I have to be that voice and I want something done. Something has to change.”

Kidd describes Devin as a smart and funny young man with a big heart. He excelled at sports …