New Addiction-Based Docu-Series Headed to TLC

LOS ANGELES: Addicted, a one-hour docu-series that follows the journey of recovery of people struggling with addiction, has been given a six-episode order from TLC.

Slated for a March debut, Addicted will look at how the debilitating disease of addiction not only affects the addict but the family as well. Interventionalist Kristina Wandzilak will work to empowe the addicts and their families to help them get sober and live healthier lives in general. The show will spotlight one person per episode.

"This is a series about family, change and hope," said TLC’s 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."