Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction
Avi and Julie's Story
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Avi and Julie Israel’s story about their son Michael's addiction and its tragic end.
Avi and Julie Israel’s story about their son Michael reminds us how tragically an addiction can end. Michael was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was only 12 years old. With proper management of this disease, he had a bright future. Due to lack of communication between his doctors and lack of education on the part of both Michael and his parents it quickly led him spiraling into addiction.
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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS
Funding for Tragedy and Hope has been provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York - who is committed to healthy changes to our community.
Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction
Avi and Julie's Story
Clip | 4m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Avi and Julie Israel’s story about their son Michael reminds us how tragically an addiction can end. Michael was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was only 12 years old. With proper management of this disease, he had a bright future. Due to lack of communication between his doctors and lack of education on the part of both Michael and his parents it quickly led him spiraling into addiction.
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Tragedy and Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS
Funding for Tragedy and Hope has been provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York - who is committed to healthy changes to our community.