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Season 1 – Addiction Unplugged

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"Addiction Unplugged" takes an in-depth look inside the world of addiction and recovery in the midst of the worst opioid epidemic in U.S. history by examining who is affected the most and how they became victimized by drugs. Through education, awareness, prevention and solution-based initiatives, the show chronicles the efforts of organizations in the private and public sectors that are battling this epidemic, and it brings to light inspirational stories of real people in recovery and who helped them to get there.
Addiction Unplugged — Season 1

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Stuart Goffman

Executive Producer

Allen J. West

Executive Producer

Brandon Dumlao

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 17, 2019 Ground Zero of the Crisis Ohio has become ground zero for the United States opioid epidemic; a look at the reasons why, as a combination of unfettered prescribing of pain medications contributes to the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 17, 2019 The Wounds of War For many U.S. military veterans, the battles and horrors of war don't end upon their returns home; shining a light on those who have taken steps to overcome their own war wounds using unique therapies and have set their sights on helping others. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 24, 2019 Music & Recovery Music and addiction have been linked for generations; in Austin, Texas, the live music capital of the world, an attempt is being made to flip the script and is utilizing resources and science to show how the power of music can be used to heal. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 24, 2019 A Father's Request Prominent figures in the business community have come together to battle the opioid crisis; how one corporate employee, who tragically lost his son to addiction, bared his grief in a company-wide email that kicked off a national movement. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 31, 2019 Addiction in the LGBTQ Community Rates of addiction are incredibly high in the LGBTQ community, where oppression, repression of true feelings and lack of acceptance are often unfortunate facts of life; a Connecticut farm becomes a safe haven for the LGBTQ community. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 31, 2019 Motherhood and Addiction The potential physical, emotional and legal impacts of addiction during pregnancy and motherhood; stories of women who beat the odds to keep their families together and are now using their second chance to pay it forward. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 7, 2019 A Second Chance Mike Lindell, the inventor of My Pillow, struggles with an extreme addiction to crack cocaine for many years before getting sober and creating his fortune; his mission now is to help others who also struggle with addiction. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 7, 2019 First Responders The underlying causes of addiction among first responders; personal stories of police, firefighters and other emergency service professionals who have struggled firsthand with addiction in the field and in their own lives. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 14, 2019 Adventure Therapy Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams opens up about his struggles with substance abuse and shares how he turned things around to get sober and create an unconventional, high-octane recovery method to help addicts. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 14, 2019 Addiction in the Inner City In Miami, NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning builds a model for youth centers in an attempt to break the cycle of addiction; a ministry on the tough South Side of Chicago gives addicts a hand up and a chance to recover. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Stuart Goffman, Allen J. West, Brandon Dumlao
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 17, 2019