Coming To ‘Sesame Street’: A Muppet Whose Mother Is Struggling With Addiction

"There are 5.7 million children under the age of 11 who live in a house with a parent who has a substance abuse disorder," said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president for U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop. "For children, we particularly want them to know what parental addiction is, but also provide a sense of hope and help them feel they’re not alone." Other news on the opioid crisis focuses on lawsuits against the drug companies, closing treatment centers, and more.

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