Intervention Season 18 Episode 5
Intervention
Season 18

Ep 5. The Heroin Triangle Catch Up

  • TV14
  • January 30, 2018
  • 41 min

The Heroin Triangle Catch Up is the fifth episode of the 18th season of Intervention, a gripping documentary series that focuses on various addiction-related issues. In this episode, we see the show's producers go back to one of the most notorious regions in America - The Heroin Triangle - to check on some of the addicts featured in the show's previous seasons. This area, located in the northeastern United States, encompasses three counties in Massachusetts and is known for its alarming heroin overdose rates.

The episode starts with a brief recap of the previous episodes set in The Heroin Triangle, featuring some of the area's most vulnerable residents. This includes Amanda, a young mother of two who has been battling a heroin addiction for over a decade. The show's crew and intervention specialists met her in a local park, where she admitted to spending most of her days panhandling and using opioids in public toilets. We also see snapshots of Elijah, a musician who turned to heroin after his band's breakup and has been living in a rundown hotel in a town known for its high crime rates. Lastly, the catch-up episode briefly revisits Andrew, a college-educated businessman whose addiction to prescription opioids cost him his job, his marriage, and exposed him to the dangers of drug dealing and prostitution as a way to support his habit.

The rest of the episode is spent revisiting these individuals, almost a year since their initial interventions. Several updates are presented, showing the paths these addicted individuals have taken in their sobriety journeys since they appeared on the show. We see Amanda, now clean for over eight months, talking about reconnecting with her children and moving in with her mother, who has also been supportive of her sobriety. The episode features Amanda's emotional reunion with her kids, who were placed in foster care when their mother was in active addiction.

The show's attention then turns to Elijah, who is still living in the same hotel but has managed to stay clean for almost a year. The episode highlights the bond that has developed between Elijah and his intervention specialist, who has been supporting him in his music career and helping him make ends meet as he navigates the world of sober-living. Elijah plays his guitar and sings for the camera, showcasing his talent as a growing musician.

The final segment of the episode is devoted to Andrew, who has been clean for over six months but is still struggling to establish a new life after addiction. After losing his job and home, he moved to a sober-living house, where the staff has been helping him search for employment. Andrew expresses his frustration at the lack of assistance from the job-hunting agencies and how he feels that his life has reached a standstill since getting sober. We also see his family's reactions to his addiction, particularly how his mother coped with her son's downward spiral. Andrew then attends a job fair and interviews for a position, indicating that he is optimistic about his prospects for the future.

Overall, The Heroin Triangle Catch Up provides viewers with a bittersweet reflection on the highs and lows of addiction recovery. While some of the individuals featured in the show have managed to stay clean and rebuild their lives, others are still struggling to find stable footing. Importantly, the episode highlights the need for long-term support, patience, and empathy for those affected by addiction, as they strive to overcome the challenges of sobriety.

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  • First Aired
    January 30, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English