Also known as: MS
Joan, a patient in her 40s with multiple sclerosis, presents after falling down stairs. She had her last relapse three months ago and is noted to have balance issues related to her condition.
Also known as: High blood pressure
Mark, Joan's husband, faints from sympathetic response and is found to have high blood pressure with left ventricular strain. Zoey diagnoses him with hypertension that could lead to a fatal heart attack (described as a 'widow-maker') and prescribes HCTZ.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing recovery from opioid addiction is central to the episode. She is accused of using again by her sponsor Antoinette, undergoes DEA investigation, and manages her recovery while dealing with pain medication and interpersonal conflicts.
Also known as: Alcoholism
Antoinette, Jackie's sponsor, struggles with her own sobriety after being rejected by Eddie. She contemplates drinking, orders sidecars at a bar with Jackie, and ultimately checks herself into rehab after nearly relapsing.