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For years, Nicole Creech lived in the clutches of addiction after she began using prescription painkillers. From there, opioids became a regular part of her life as she looked for a way to feel “normal.”
Now, 16 months sober, Nicole shares her story from the other side of addiction – how her continuing recovery takes work, patience and strength.
Coming Full Circle is a glimpse into Nicole’s story through a 360 video experience. Learn more about her journey and Arizona’s opioid epidemic at www.hookedrx.com.
(Video by Sydney Maki, Isabella Castillo, Jacob McAuliffe and Clara Benitez/Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab)