Emergency Addiction

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The documentary follows the workers of an emergency addiction hotline. Each worker spoke about why they chose his career. Most people who call are dealing with some form of extreme addiction. For example, one call was from someone with schizophrenia who was also addicted to cocaine and molly. From listening to them speak, it is amazing to hear how much they care about every single caller wether it be the addict or even a family member. One worker said that it didn't matter what they had to do as long as they saved that persons life. She did not care if she had to stay on the phone for five hours; she would do whatever it took to help them. This is very powerful. Not many people have this kind of dedication and drive. Most people have this drive

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