These aren't just words.

They are the standard we hold ourselves to — and the promise we make to every person whose story we have the privilege of telling.

ADDICTION UNPLUGGED exists for one reason: to change the narrative around addiction, recovery and mental health in America. Addiction does not discriminate. It reaches into every community, every income bracket, every family — regardless of race, religion, or zip code.

And yet the stigma and shame surrounding it continue to silence the very people who need help the most.

We believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to change that.

By putting a real, human face on addiction and recovery — by going into communities, sitting across from real people, and capturing their truth on camera — we are doing more than raising awareness.

We are actively dismantling the wall of shame that stands between people who are struggling and the help that is waiting for them.

ADDICTION UNPLUGGED focuses on the people, organizations, treatment pioneers and everyday heroes who are making a difference — people helping people, saving lives, and giving back. These are not actors. These are not dramatizations.

Every story is real. Every face is real. Every second chance is real.

Created and executive produced by Stuart M. Goffman, ADDICTION UNPLUGGED is produced by an experienced and passionate production team led by director Brandon Dumlao of Subculture Filmworks — storytellers who understand that how a story is told matters just as much as the story itself.

Season One reached 2.6 million viewers on A&E. The response was overwhelming. The need is undeniable. And we are just getting started.

SEASON TWO IS COMING.