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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Teens, families and individuals share intimate stories of their struggle with addiction.

Aired 11/12/2013

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction

Special | 26m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Teens, families and individuals share intimate stories of their struggle with addiction.

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is part of a larger community effort called “Project Hope”. Addiction to prescription painkillers among young adults is growing at an alarming rate in Western New York. In order to address this epidemic, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has formed a community outreach initiative to increase public awareness of painkiller addiction.

Aired 11/12/2013

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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

Special | 26m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is part of a larger community effort called “Project Hope”. Addiction to prescription painkillers among young adults is growing at an alarming rate in Western New York. In order to address this epidemic, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has formed a community outreach initiative to increase public awareness of painkiller addiction.

Aired 11/12/2013

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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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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