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TLC Announces New Reality Show "Addicted"

TLC has announced a new reality series called “Addicted,” which will follow individuals as they struggle with substance abuse before receiving help from a professional interventionist. The show will also look at how the individual’s addiction impacts their life and their loved ones.

"This is a series about family, change and hope," said TLC President Eileen O'Neill. “’Addicted’ is a raw and authentic portrait of addiction in America and while viewers will see the brutal battle for sobriety, it ultimately demonstrates the importance of substance abuse treatment—and makes for powerful television,” she continued.

Each one-hour episode will follow a different individual; with the help of family members and friends, the addict will then participate in an intervention led by interventionist and former addict Kristina Wandzilak, who will attempt to put them on the road to recovery.

"Addiction happens to good people and decent families all the time," said Wandzilak. "I know how to change a life, and I know how to live better. I can do that. I am an example of it, and if I can do it, anyone can."

TLC has ordered six episodes of the series, which is currently slated to debut in March. Addicted is being produced by Asylum Entertainment.

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