Intervention Season 20 Episode 1
Intervention
Season 20

Ep 1. The Heroin Hub: Chapter 1

  • TV14
  • August 6, 2019
  • 42 min
  •   (7)

The Heroin Hub: Chapter 1 is the first episode of season 20 of the documentary series Intervention. The series follows individuals who struggle with addiction as their loved ones stage interventions to urge them to get help.

In this episode, viewers are introduced to the city of Philadelphia, which has been dubbed "the heroin hub" due to its high rate of overdose deaths. The episode follows several individuals who are struggling with heroin addiction, as their families and friends work with intervention specialists to plan interventions.

One of the individuals featured on the episode is a young woman named Janine. Janine's addiction began after she was prescribed opioids for a back injury, and she eventually turned to heroin when her prescriptions ran out. Despite losing custody of her daughter and experiencing multiple overdoses, Janine continues to use heroin. Her mother and sister are finally ready to stage an intervention in hopes of getting Janine into treatment.

Another person featured on the episode is a man named Bobby, who has been an addict for over a decade. Bobby has been in and out of jail and has lost contact with his family due to his addiction. His brother, who is also an addict in recovery, is working with an intervention specialist to try and get Bobby into treatment before it's too late.

The episode also addresses the issue of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Many heroin users are unknowingly ingesting fentanyl, which has led to an increase in overdose deaths. The families of the individuals in the episode are aware of the dangers of fentanyl and are hoping to get their loved ones into treatment before it's too late.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the emotional toll that addiction takes on both the individuals struggling with it and their loved ones. The intervention specialists work with the families to plan out the intervention process and provide them with resources for treatment. The individuals struggling with addiction are shown going through withdrawal and facing the harsh realities of their addiction.

Overall, The Heroin Hub: Chapter 1 sheds light on the opioid crisis in Philadelphia and the devastating effects it has on individuals and families. The episode emphasizes the importance of seeking help for addiction and shows the difficult but rewarding path to recovery.

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  • First Aired
    August 6, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English