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

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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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