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Transcripts For WNYW Good Day New York Street Talk 20160409

Well as the star who you just saw in the clip. Hes joining us today with amanda wexler, senior director for the ymca could being service. Hello to you both. Joe, okay, lets breathe. [laughter] wow. Around every corner. The inspiration behind it, share. Its something i thought that needed to be told. In the world today, especially in communities in the northeast and all over the united states, theres a major problem. Drugs are a huge issue right now, and people are not willing to talk about it. Films are sugar coating it, were not seeing the true lives of what an addict goes through and, more importantly, how it impacts those around them. What people dont realize about addiction is its not just the addict that is getting hurt by this substance. Its their entire family unit, their friends, everyone around them is being affected by this, and we wanted to show that, you know, you need to get out there. People need to open their eyes. Its not as simple as black and white. Joe, this is your ....

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Transcripts For WNYW Good Day New York Street Talk 20151024

Was, find your brother. Keep the family together. That it wasnt your fault. [crying] sorry. That film is called around every corner. Joe gawalis is writerring with director and star you saw in the clip. Joined by Amanda Wexler for the ymca Counseling Service with service in Staten Island. Welcome to you both. Joe, lets breathe. [laughter] wow. Around every corner, the inspiration behind it, share. It is something i thought that need to be told in the world today especially in communities in the northeast all over the United States theres a major problem. Drugs are a huge issue right now and people are not willing to talk about it. Films are sugar coating it not see true lives of what an addict goes through and more importantly how it affects those around them. What ....

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