Addiction: Why Can't They Stop?

About this episode

Oprah discusses addiction and recovery with a panel of recovering drug addicts, exploring their struggles and the role of forgiveness in healing.

Original Air Date: 4-9-2007 Oprah talks with a panel of recovering drug addicts to learn about their struggles, their lives, and how they are handling the road to recovery. They also talk about the role forgiveness has played in their healing. Throughout the episode, Oprah also spotlights the latest technology and cutting-edge treatments (in 2007) that are giving hope to millions of people that are facing similar battles.

People in this episode

Host: Oprah

Guest: recovering drug addicts

Topics covered

• addiction
• recovery
• forgiveness
• drug addiction
• technology in treatment

Keywords

• addiction
• recovery
• drug addicts
• forgiveness
• treatment
• technology
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: technology, cutting-edge treatments

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