SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Opioid addiction is a big issue all around the country, including Missouri. Our Brian Calfano goes in-depth with a medical professional on the current opioid crisis.

“A lot of the psychotherapy involves social components that address behavioral issues. Issues such as learning to cope with craving to cope with stress. To deal with situations without turning to drugs,” says Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.