Through a Blue Lens is a 1999 documentary from the National Film Board of Canada that offers an unfiltered look at life in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through the eyes of the police officers who patrol it daily. Filmed by Vancouver…
Listen to the stories of people who have struggled with addiction, and discover the ongoing efforts across the state of Arkansas to address the challenges of opioid misuse and addiction. Their stories are raw, real, and deeply human—marked by loss,…
The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the USA, leaving families, health-care workers, and first responders struggling to keep pace with mounting tragedy. This KELOLAND news special report shares the stories of those overwhelmed by addiction and the profound…
Listen to the stories of people who have struggled with addiction and learn about the ongoing efforts across the state of Arkansas to tackle the challenges of opioid misuse and addiction. Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict…
Bryan’s HOPE was founded by Jeannie Richards after she lost her son, Bryan, to a heroin overdose. Richards was hopeful that she could raise enough awareness and money to begin purchasing naloxone kits to hand out to local addicts and…
This WQED documentary delves into the opioid crisis and the widespread impact of heroin use in Western Pennsylvania. Individuals who have faced addiction—either personally or through someone they love—open up about their experiences of hardship, stigma, and loss. Yet, through their stories, they also reveal how their pain became a driving force for change, offering hope and inspiration to others.
Kids Are Dying is a must-see for anyone wanting to learn more about addiction and youth drug use and how the overdose epidemic / opioid crisis is affecting children and young adults. You can also watch Michael’s second documentary –…
The use of opioids as pain relief has deep roots in New York City, dating back to the 1880s when doctors began prescribing morphine pills to housewives as an unregulated treatment. Journalist Christopher Booker explores New York’s opioid drug history…
The opioid crisis in Florida claims at least five deaths each day, and one life every minute in the United States. The likelihood of dying from an accidental opioid overdose — ranging from prescription painkillers to heroin and fentanyl —…
Drug use in Afghanistan is at an all-time high. With NATO forces withdrawing and local law enforcement authorities having little to no funding, the poppy fields are thriving. In Afghanistan’s Billion Dollar Drug War, 101 East investigates how Afghan authorities are fighting…
