and our jennifer bryce has more on a new treatment. >> addiction is the most exhausting disease. addiction for years. she was taking daily medication to cut her cravings until three weeks ago, when her doctor gave her implantable treatment. i have not had withdrawal symptoms. and the implant can do wonders. >> the drug works by attaching to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing symptoms of withdrawal, and cravings. and until recently, it was only available until taken daily. but now, this is the first implant treatment. it is placed under the and it delivers the drug for six months. and addiction specialist dr. nate moore says 40% of the colorado patients struggle with addiction. opioids are a tremendous problem, he says. >> we see patients, new patients every single day, three or four, that are struggling with this. it is very difficult. patients think they want to come off, and they try, and they find they can't. because of the withdrawal brittany and she says she has her life back. >> it is a huge monkey off my back. a whole different life. and it is like overnight. >> jenni