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“Fentanyl is the defining drug of the overdose epidemic in St. Louis. It has no taste or smell, even a handful of it could kill thousands of people. It reaches into every corner of society, suburbs and cities, rich and poor, black and white. Many who become addicted have no…
Buprenorphine, Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Methadone, Naloxone, Naltrexone, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Public Health
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In this brief news report, paramedics and frontline workers in St. Louis discuss their personal and professional experiences with addiction and the significantly high number of overdoses occurring due to the opioid crisis. They talk about their loved one’s addiction and how this impacted their ability to help others. However,…
Fentanyl, Frontline Workers, Lost Loved Ones, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Youth
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Over the next hour, we’ll share the stories of people overcome by this dangerous addiction, and we’ll show you the grief families are going through. We’re also taking a look at the local efforts (by doctors and law enforcement) to get ahead of the opioid crisis, and we’re looking at…
Fentanyl, Heroin, Lost Loved Ones, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Naloxone, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, Youth
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This news investigation covers the opioid crisis and “explores the lives of those faced with addiction.” They talk with several recovering addicts who provide a grim and honest look into the realities of opioid addiction, and analyze fentanyl specifically and its extreme potency and profitability.
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The FBI and DEA released this documentary “in an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse” with the hope that it will help educate “students and young adults about the dangers of addiction.” You’ll hear in-depth stories from several people, some who are in recovery…
Heroin, Lost Loved Ones, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Youth
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Fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in Virginia. Statewide, the synthetic opioid contributed to 76.5% of the 2,656 overdose deaths in 2021, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The community of people who’ve lost loved ones to the drug is quickly growing, many looking for ways to draw focus…
Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Lost Loved Ones, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Recovery
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Nominated for Canadian Screen Award, Painkiller delves into the opioid epidemic. It features interviews with families who have lost loved ones, as well as healthcare workers and policy experts who question a health system that favors corporate profits over patients.
Decriminalization, Harm Reduction, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Stigma
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This news special discusses the opioid crisis with several individuals, including Mark Wahlberg’s brother Jim. You’ll be introduced to a brief history of opium and quickly realize that this crisis began with easily accessible prescription medications. You’ll also learn some strategies for talking to children about drugs, which is crucial…
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“Bryan, I’d like to think, was just like any other boy growing up, active, happy, healthy. It wasn’t until he starting taking prescription Vicodin that he morphed into somebody that I didn’t know.” Everyone in this documentary has something unique to offer – their own personal insight into the opioid…
Heroin, Lost Loved Ones, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Methadone, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Suboxone
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This documentary covers the opioid crisis in Arizona. You’ll hear from frontline workers, policymakers, and counsellors, as well as parents who have lost a child and those who made it to recovery. This video focuses on the route that people take to becoming addicted, starting from being prescribed a prescription medication…