A Woman’s 17-Year Journey from Addiction to Recovery | PBS Short Docs - September 16, 2025 -

Raina spent 17 years battling her heroin addiction before learning that compassion was a far better teacher than punishment. She found her path to healing through alternative approaches. In this installation of The Opioid Trilogy, we witness Raina’s journey from isolation to recovery.
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The Opioid Trilogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBC7FfG1hc0&list=PLzkQfVIJun2I25o611q3XMOBG7p5Tbrrr
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