Addicted Australia
2020 · SBS · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Episode 4
Tue, 1 Dec, 8:30 pm
February, 2020. The treatment program has 9 weeks to go. Melbourne faces a COVID-19 lockdown as the global pandemic accelerates, and the Turning Point team call a crisis meeting.
About
Addicted Australia is a bold, brave and innovative Australian television first that shines a light on a growing crisis affecting millions of Australians – addicts as well as their families and loved ones - in a deeply powerful and personal way. Extraordinary, never-before seen access, is gained to the lives of a group of Australians and their families as they confront their addiction head on. Signed up to a unique holistic six-month treatment program, this series follows the heart-wrenching journey of 10 participants and their families from despair to hope and possible recovery.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Tue, 10 Nov· 60 minThe treatment program begins. The ten participants must be physically and psychologically examined by the Turning Point team to determine the bespoke care they need.
- E02
Episode 2
Tue, 17 Nov· 60 minAs Christmas approaches, the treatment program steps up and the participants attempt to deal with their issues. Retired executive assistant Dawn is booked into detox in a few weeks' time.
- E03
Episode 3
Tue, 24 Nov· 60 minJanuary 2020. The treatment program has reached its halfway point and the participants continue to grapple with their addictions and underlying trauma.
- E04
Episode 4
Tue, 1 Dec· 60 minFebruary, 2020. The treatment program has 9 weeks to go. Melbourne faces a COVID-19 lockdown as the global pandemic accelerates, and the Turning Point team call a crisis meeting.
