Opioid Addiction and The Conners, Ep #1

In this week's episode, Rachael and Roxanne dive into how the first episode of The Conners tackles the opioid crisis in America. From Roseanne’s offscreen death to the emotional fallout faced by her family, we explore how the show reflects real-life struggles with addiction, prescription drug misuse, the broader impact of opioids on working-class families across the U.S., and how Roxanne's British friend feels about medical nanobots. **Content Warning**

This episode contains references to drug use and opioid addiction. If this is a sensitive topic for you, I encourage you to skip this one and join us again next week!**

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