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By BRITTANY DUCKSWORTH and EDWARD JAMES HERNANDEZ
Cronkite News
Ending heroin addiction usually can’t be done alone, as nearly all addicts who try quitting on their own wind up using again. In 12-step programs, former users serving as sponsors help guide addicts through recovery. Hear from three former heroin addicts who now serve as sponsors about their experiences and their role.
Communities in Crisis: Sponsors from Cronkite on Vimeo.