Opioid addiction is far more encompassing than one might imagine. It is incredible for someone struggling to even ask for help. “I need help” is an ethical plea, but what if the help is not there? Rehab is not enough. Willingness to go through a rehabilitation program is an act of strength. An individual is willing to put their life, on the line, to make the change to live. A disease is a disease. So why aren’t the voices being heard of those affected by opioid disease? Why do people fail to see the humanity in addiction? Why are addicts seen as degenerates, rather than victims? This documentary will examine how addiction affects families of opioid users in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Everyday families experience the roller coaster of addiction; anxieties, frustrations, and triumphs mark the journey of an opioid user fighting for their life. We will take you firsthand into the heart of opioid support groups to experience what addiction truly is.
Kenzie Corbin, Laura Pezzulich, Luke Madronal