At thirty-four, Chad has known considerable fortune, including a professional cycling career and the opportunity to train alongside figures such as Lance Armstrong. Yet, troubling behavior and a descent into drug use—specifically crack coca…

Emily has always struggled with restrictive eating habits. At twenty-six, her life has been marked by battles with depression, low self-esteem, and persistent negative thoughts. A traumatic experience during college—she was the victim of a …

This installment revisits two individuals featured in Season 3. First, we follow Ryan, the deeply troubled OxyContin addict introduced in the premiere episode. As viewers will remember, he left treatment prematurely and subsequent reports r…

At twenty-six, Brooke relies on prescribed painkillers to manage the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, she has developed an addiction to these medications, many of which contain opiates—a class of substances known for t…

Jason, twenty-three years old, grew up within a deeply religious household. His parents were quick to administer discipline, but their lives took an unexpected turn when his mother confessed a difficult truth. This revelation led to Jason’s…

Ben is twenty-five years old, possessing a remarkable intellect shadowed by a difficult past marked by violence, homelessness, and profound isolation. He sought solace from these struggles in a drug called DXM, found in some cough suppressa…

At thirty-two, Tressa had once been among the world's leading female shot-putters. Now, a standard drug test exposed a hidden reality: she was struggling with intravenous drug use. Daily, she consumes crystal meth as her life descends into …

Once a celebrated athlete, John’s career was abruptly halted by injury, and he began to numb the ensuing disappointment with alcohol and various drugs. His aggression has intensified, driven by his addiction, creating a growing chasm betwee…

Having completed two tours in Iraq, Brad is back but carries a heavy burden: the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. He’s begun to rely on drugs and alcohol, seeking to dull the relentless nightmares and vivid flashbacks th…

Lawrence, thirty-four years old and a thriving businessman, carries within him a shadowed history of emotional and physical abuse. To dull this persistent ache, he drinks heavily, consuming vast quantities of alcohol each day. He has also r…

Marie has known hardship, battling poverty throughout her life, and weathering three divorces. Yet, she forged a path to success, establishing herself as a sought-after matchmaker and prominent social figure, frequently appearing on televis…

Tom came of age amidst the hard realities of a tough Boston neighborhood, steeped in a world of organized crime. Though he’d become a fireman by the time he reached twenty, nights found him entangled in the drug trade and frequent scrapes w…