Intervention Season 20 Episode 2
Intervention
Season 20

Ep 2. The Heroin Hub: Chapter 2

  • TV14
  • August 13, 2019
  • 41 min
  •   (7)

The Heroin Hub: Chapter 2 is the second episode of the 20th season of the hit TV show Intervention. In this episode, we continue to follow the lives of individuals who have fallen victim to addiction and the impact it has had on their lives and those around them.

The episode takes place in Philadelphia, where the opioid epidemic has hit particularly hard. We meet a group of individuals who have become addicted to heroin and have turned to one particular area of the city, known as the “heroin hub,” to get their fix.

The show delves into the lives of these individuals, showing how they came to be addicted and the impact it has had on their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. We see the struggles they face on a daily basis, from trying to find money to get their next hit, to dealing with the physical and emotional pain that addiction brings.

One of the individuals introduced in this episode is 28-year-old Brian, who has been using heroin for nearly a decade. Brian grew up in a dysfunctional family, with addiction running rampant throughout his household. He turned to drugs as a way of coping with the pain and trauma of his childhood, but it quickly spiraled out of control.

We also meet 32-year-old Amy, who was introduced in the previous episode and continues to struggle with her addiction. She talks openly about her fears and anxieties, as well as the guilt she feels about the impact her addiction has had on her young daughter.

Throughout the episode, we see these individuals struggle with the decision to seek help and enter rehab. Some are resistant, convinced that they can handle their addiction on their own. Others are more willing, but fear the withdrawals and the challenges that come with getting clean.

Intervention has long been known for its unique format, as family members and loved ones intervene in an addict’s life and urge them to get help. The show is not meant to be exploitative, but rather highlights the harsh realities of addiction and the impact it has on individuals and their families.

The Heroin Hub: Chapter 2 is a raw and emotional look at the opioid epidemic, and the devastating impact it continues to have on communities across the United States. The individuals featured in this episode are not just statistics, but real people with real struggles. The show provides a window into their world, and in doing so, sheds light on a problem that is often hidden from view.

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  • First Aired
    August 13, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English