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    Is 'Dopesick' a true story? Experts and the show's creators sort fact from fiction

    NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann and TV critic Eric Deggans joined Dopesick author Beth Macy and showrunner Danny Strong to discuss the inspiration for the show and just how real it is.
    by Eric Deggans Nov 08, 2021 5 minutes
    Hulu's limited series<strong> </strong>is based in part on material from the nonfiction book <em>Dopesick</em> by journalist Beth Macy, who has written extensively about the opioid crisis. Rosario Dawson stars as Bridget Meyer.

    Editor's note: This story contains quotes and information originally discussed during a Twitter Spaces event hosted by NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and featuring NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann, Dopesick book author Beth Macy, Dopesick series creator/showrunner Danny Strong and more. Follow us on Twitter, and read more of NPR's addiction coverage here. This story contains spoilers about events depicted in Hulu's limited series.

    Hulu's Dopesick depicts the start of the opioid addiction crisis in the U.S. and some of the people it has affected. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann spoke with Dopesick author Beth Macy and Dopesick series creator/showrunner Danny Strong to discuss the show and just how real it is.

    Is Dopesick a true story?

    Mostly. Hulu's limited seriesis based in part by journalist Beth Macy, who has written extensively about the opioid crisis in Appalachia.

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