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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

History

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

History

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic combines stories of people and communities impacted by this epidemic along with information from experts and those at the frontlines of dealing with the epidemic. The program traces the history of how the nation got into this situation and provides possible solutions and directions for dealing with the crisis.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
55:11
Season 1 Episode 1
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
55:11
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
Official Preview
0:30
Official Preview
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
Cameron's Rap
2:13
Cameron's Rap
Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.
"How Addiction Happens"
7:29
"How Addiction Happens"
Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.
"Addiction Affects Everyone"
7:24
"Addiction Affects Everyone"
Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.
"The Demand for Opioids"
15:38
"The Demand for Opioids"
Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.
"Dealing with Addiction"
15:17
"Dealing with Addiction"
Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured.
"Where is the Outrage?"
6:16
"Where is the Outrage?"
There is a growing outrage, but not enough.
Program Experts Suggest Solutions
4:49
Program Experts Suggest Solutions
Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction.
Relationship between Opioids and Heroin
4:04
Relationship between Opioids and Heroin
Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse.
Extended Trailer
2:34
Extended Trailer
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
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