Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie is in inpatient rehabilitation for her addiction to painkillers (Vicodin, Percocet). The entire episode centers on her detox experience, group therapy sessions, and struggles with accountability and the rules of recovery.
Also known as: Herniated disc
Jackie discusses the original injury that led to her painkiller use - she slipped on urine and herniated a disc, which was initially treated with Vicodin for legitimate pain management before escalating to addiction.
Also known as: Neck injury
A 19-year-old NYU student who fell from a fire escape presents with possible spinal injury requiring immobilization and careful assessment of neurological function.
Also known as: Cut
The same fall victim has a head laceration accompanying her spinal injury.
Also known as: Cut hand
A patient with a hand laceration from a bagel-cutting accident, referred to as a 'bagel injury' - noted as the number one trip to the ER. Requires suturing.
Also known as: Brain attack
Doris, a fellow rehab patient, suffers an acute stroke during the episode. Jackie recognizes the symptoms (inability to lift arm, facial droop) and calls for emergency transport.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
O'Hara is 17 weeks (approximately 4 months) pregnant, which becomes more widely known. Mike Cruz prevents her from lifting patients and moves her office, citing safety concerns related to her pregnancy.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Charlie is a 17-year-old in his fourth rehab stay who is actively resistant to treatment, smuggling a phone and expressing acceptance of dying from his addiction.
Also known as: Shopping addiction
Trish, a rehab patient, describes impulsively buying $5,000 worth of porcelain clown statues on QVC when experiencing HALT symptoms (hungry, angry, lonely, tired), illustrating her compulsive behavior disorder.