Surviving Addiction

Surviving Addiction is an interview series that highlights the real people who are impacted by addiction and the lenses through which they experience it. Whether it's the healthcare professional, community leader, family member or the person who has lived with a substance use disorder, addiction impacts the lives of everyone it touches. In this series, we learn of the humanity of those that addiction has touched and the profound lessons learned through their experiences.


Surviving Addiction

Coming on Thursday: Watch for our teaser short from our final episode of season 2. Episode 6 – Unsinkable Spirit featuring Maria.

Maria’s story is one of survival, strength, and transformation. In this short preview, you’ll see how her journey through trauma, addiction in the family, and recovery led her to become a mentor and advocate.

The full episode drops Friday, August 22, 2025, at noon EST
Our final teaser short lands Thursday—right here on the channel.

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Surviving Addiction

This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from Episode 5 – Harm Reduction and Identity.

Colin’s story explores the intersection of substance use, harm reduction, and identity. In this preview, you’ll get a glimpse of how his lived experience as a Black gay man shaped his advocacy and survival.

This is the second-to-last episode of Season 2—you don’t want to miss it!

The full episode drops Friday, August 15, 2025, at noon EST
The episode teaser short lands Thursday, right here on the channel.

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Surviving Addiction

This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from Episode 4 – Leading with Empathy.

Beth Brannon’s story is a testament to the power of compassion in leadership. In this short, you’ll get a glimpse of how her lived experience and professional insight come together to support those navigating mental health and addiction challenges.

The full episode premieres Friday, August 8, at noon EST
The teaser short drops Thursday, right here on the channel.
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Surviving Addiction

Watch for our exclusive teaser short this Thursday from Episode 4 – Empowering Change.

Dr. Leslie Buckley offers a compelling look at addiction through the lens of psychiatry, public health, and compassion. In this brief preview, you’ll gain insight into her perspectives on systemic challenges, innovation in care, and the human stories behind the data.

The full episode drops Friday, August 1, at noon EST
Teaser short premieres Thursday—right here on the channel.

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Surviving Addiction

Coming Thursday: Catch the exclusive teaser for Episode 2 - Loving Someone with an Addiction.

Andrea’s story is one of resilience—navigating life alongside a partner’s addiction and emerging as a powerful voice for change. In this preview, see how her lived experience fuels her advocacy and inspires others on the path to healing.

The full episode drops Friday, July 25 at 12 PM EST
The teaser short lands here on Thursday.

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Surviving Addiction

This Thursday: Watch for our exclusive teaser short from episode 1 - The Resilient Youth

Max’s journey is a powerful one, marked by struggle, isolation, and a search for belonging. In this short preview, you’ll get a glimpse of the emotional turning point that helped him begin the path to recovery.

The full episode drops Friday, July 18 at 12PM EST

Teaser short lands Thursday right here on the channel.

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#SurvivingAddictionShow #RecoveryIsPossible #LivedExperience #NewShort #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryIsPossible #LivedExperience #DurhamCollege #DurhamCollegeSocialImpactHub #CAMHFoundation #NoOneLeftBehind #Youth

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