By Jeneen Interlandi
Produced by Jillian Weinberger
In America, 48 million people struggle with addiction. Very few get the help they need. But Jeneen Interlandi, a member of the editorial board, believes we have effective tools to address this public health crisis. In this audio essay, she argues that Americans need to view addiction as a chronic health condition, and treat it as such.
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger and edited by Kaari Pitkin and Annie-Rose Strasser with help from Alison Bruzek. Mixing by Isaac Jones. Original music by Carole Sabouraud and Isaac Jones. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski.
