So you've watched 'Dopesick'. Here's what you can do to help ease the opioid crisis
The Hulu series Dopesick depicts the start of the opioid addiction crisis in the U.S. As the crisis continues to grow, here's how you can help those affected in your community.
Editor's note: This story contains quotes and information originally discussed during a Twitter Spaces event hosted by NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and featuring NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann, Dopesick book author Beth Macy, Dopesick series creator/showrunner Danny Strong and more. Follow us on Twitter, and read more of NPR's addiction coverage here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data this week showing America's drug crisis continues, with fatal overdoses killing 100,000 people in the U.S. over a 12-month period.
