
16 and Recovering
An intimate, four-part documentary series, 16 and Recovering follows the triumphs and challenges of students attending a Recovery High School in Boston. With unprecedented access over the course of a school year, the series follows the lives of students on the challenging road to graduation who must also battle substance use and mental health disorders along the way.
Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Michelle Lipinski, founder of Northshore Recovery High, welcomes students struggling with addiction and mental health issues; Alba battles suicidal thoughts and looks for help; Sam's opiate addiction hits a rocky road.TV-14CC54minAug 31, 2020
- 2. Episode 2Michelle uses a radical approach on teen addicts; Joey is a promising musician on the verge of losing it all; Alex has a major relapse.TV-14CC54minSep 7, 2020
- 3. Episode 3Being a teenager is full of highs and lows, but for students at Recovery High the lows could mean death; Shawn can't stop the vicious cycle of addiction and detoxification.TV-14CC54minSep 14, 2020
- 4. Episode 4When these students graduate, they leave behind the support system that keeps them alive every day. Emily is determined to graduate but discovers an unexpected roadblock. John faces a dangerous relapse and Abbie decides between rehab or graduation.TV-14CC54minSep 21, 2020
16 and Recovering
An intimate, four-part documentary series, 16 and Recovering follows the triumphs and challenges of students attending a Recovery High School in Boston. With unprecedented access over the course of a school year, the series follows the lives of students on the challenging road to graduation who must also battle substance use and mental health disorders along the way.









