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Aug. 6, 2023 – Make no mistake about it, while there are tons of crud being shown on television these days, it still can be one powerful tool when it sets its mind to it. Case in point, TV shows that revolve around addiction and recovery. When handled properly, these series can highlight the brutal downfall of the addicted and the uplifting journey taken to sobriety. Some shows take place in the real world, while others are more fictional, even using humor as the backdrop to addiction.

Here are seven of the best television shows that deal with addiction and recovery. While many shows prefer to glorify the use of drugs and alcohol, these offer candid looks at the horrors of drug and alcohol abuse and the slow, pot-filled road to recovery.

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