Trainwreck’s treatment of binge drinking and pot smoking is reminiscent of the “happy drunk” portrayals of yesteryear. How edgy is that? Answer: not very.

Guest Blogger: NBC 10’s Dan Jaehnig Talks Media Portrayals of Addiction and Treatment
NBC 10 News anchor Dan Jaehnig, a six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, talks about how the media portrays addiction and treatment–and what they could and should do differently.