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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is a thirty minute documentary that is part of a larger community effort called Project Hope. Addiction to prescription painkillers, especially among young adults, is growing at an alarming rate in WNY. In order to address this, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has formed a community outreach initiative to increase public awareness.

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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS

Funding for Tragedy and Hope has been provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York - who is committed to healthy changes to our community.

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

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Teens, families and individuals share intimate stories of their struggle with addiction. (26m 49s)

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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS

Funding for Tragedy and Hope has been provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York - who is committed to healthy changes to our community.

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