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The Opioid Trilogy, Episode 2: Do No Harm

15m 10s

Do No Harm, the second installment of The Opioid Trilogy, follows Raina McMahan’s 17-year struggle with heroin addiction and her path to recovery. After years of failed treatments and isolation, a new approach to care offers her a future rooted in connection, not punishment. Her story challenges stigma and offers hope in the face of crisis.

Aired: 09/15/25 | Expires: 09/16/30
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