Dopesick Nation Season 1 Episode 7
Dopesick Nation
Season 1

Ep 7. The Young & The Desperate

  • TV-MA
  • October 24, 2018
  • 44 min

In Dopesick Nation season 1 episode 7 titled "The Young & The Desperate," the addiction specialists Allie and Frankie meet with Gia, a young woman who has been living on the streets and using drugs for over a decade. Gia is desperate for a way out of her addiction, but her situation is complicated by the fact that she is also a mother to a young daughter, who she has not seen in months.

Allie and Frankie work with Gia to get her into a treatment program, but they quickly realize that there are many obstacles standing in her way. Gia's addiction has left her with no money, no job, and no home, making it difficult for her to even take the first step towards recovery. Additionally, Gia is struggling with mental health issues and trauma from her past that are exacerbating her addiction.

As they work with Gia, Allie and Frankie reflect on their own experiences with addiction and the challenges they faced on their own journeys to recovery. They also connect with other people in the community who are struggling with addiction, including a young man who has recently relapsed and a mother who is trying to support her son through his recovery.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given a deep and personal look into the struggles of addiction and the challenges that individuals face as they try to overcome it. Despite the difficulty of Gia's situation, Allie and Frankie remain determined to help her find a way out of her addiction and reunite with her daughter.

Overall, "The Young & The Desperate" is a poignant and emotional episode that sheds light on the harsh realities of addiction and the dedicated work of addiction specialists who are committed to helping those who are struggling.

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Dopesick Nation, Season 1 Episode 7, is available to watch and stream on Viceland (US). You can also buy, rent Dopesick Nation on demand at Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Viceland, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    October 24, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English