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S21 E5: (1/2) [Emma] Mind Games

2024/8/7
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Emma, grieving her father's death, turns to substance use and gambling as coping mechanisms. She frequents casinos, where her addiction escalates from weed to cocaine. In this environment, she meets Joel, a drug dealer who provides her with substances and a place to stay.
  • Emma's grief and substance use create a vulnerability that leads her into a destructive relationship.
  • Casinos become Emma's escape and the setting where she meets Joel.
  • Joel's access to drugs and housing contributes to Emma's dependence on him.

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***Content Warning: **Sexual assault, rape, violence, sexual harassment, mature themes, drug use, substance use disorder, interpersonal violence, death, gambling. 

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