Mom Cast and Surgeon General Addiction PSA

Allison Janney and Anna Faris, stars of the popular CBS comedy Mom, take a more serious turn in a new drug addiction PSA they filmed with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.

The 30-second PSA began to take shape when Janney met Murthy at a Unite to Face Addiction rally this past fall and subsequently invited him to the Mom set. Janney and Faris’ television characters battle multiple addictions and attend regular AA meetings.

“I’m proud to partner with CBS Cares and the cast and crew of Mom,” Murthy said in a statement. “Together, we want to raise awareness about an epidemic that is having a devastating impact on communities throughout our country. Drug overdoses kill more Americans than car crashes — a reminder that everyone struggling with addiction needs access to treatment, compassion, and support.”

The goal of the PSA is to bring awareness to the alarmingly high rates of overdose in recent years and encourages anyone struggling with addiction to call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Check out the full PSA here.

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