"How Addiction Happens"
Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.
Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
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"Where is the Outrage?"
There is a growing outrage, but not enough.
There is a growing outrage, but not enough.
"Addiction Affects Everyone"
Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.
Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.
Program Experts Suggest Solutions
Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction.
Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction.
Relationship between Opioids and Heroin
Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse.
Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse.
Cameron's Rap
Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.
Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.
"Dealing with Addiction"
Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured.
Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured.
"The Demand for Opioids"
Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.
Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.
Extended Trailer
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
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A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.