A compelling look at the opioid crisis from those who live, endured or fight addiction.

Crisis of Substance Crisis of Substance

Premiered April 24, 2023
Crisis of Substance

Every 11 minutes, someone in America dies of an opioid overdose. Crisis of Substance takes an unfiltered look at the battle against substance abuse through the lens of Georgians battling active addiction, recovery and those dedicated to fighting a crisis that is overwhelming the nation. A series of moving stories, each profiling a different community, showcases the ubiquity of the endemic.

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Crisis of Substance

Every 11 minutes, someone in America dies of an opioid overdose. Crisis of Substance takes an unfiltered look at the battle against substance abuse through the lens of Georgians battling active addiction, recovery and those dedicated to fighting a crisis that is overwhelming the nation. A series of moving stories, each profiling a different community, showcases the ubiquity of the endemic.

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