As the unregulated drug supply becomes increasingly unpredictable, new combinations of synthetic substances are making overdoses more difficult to prevent and treat. This documentary investigates the emergence of "benzo dope" and "tranq"—street drugs containing fentanyl mixed with benzodiazepines or xylazine—and examines the devastating impact these combinations are having on people, families, healthcare providers, and frontline outreach workers. Through firsthand accounts and expert perspectives, this resource explores how a rapidly changing drug supply is reshaping the overdose crisis and reinforcing the importance of harm reduction, education, and timely access to care.
Many people who struggle with alcohol don't fit the stereotype of what an alcohol problem looks like. In this honest and deeply personal documentary, Adrian Chiles reflects on his own drinking habits while exploring why alcohol has become such a normal part of everyday life. Through medical assessments, conversations with addiction specialists, and personal reflection, he examines the physical and psychological effects of long-term drinking and asks whether moderation is possible. This resource offers a relatable and thought-provoking look at alcohol use that challenges common assumptions about dependence and recovery.
Many people associate alcohol-related harm with binge drinking, yet some of the greatest risks come from drinking patterns that often go unnoticed. This documentary explores the growing culture of drinking at home, where regular alcohol use can quietly become part of everyday life without obvious warning signs. Through personal stories, medical assessments, and expert insights, this resource examines how hidden drinking habits affect physical and mental health while encouraging viewers to recognize the difference between social drinking and alcohol use that may be causing harm.
Alcohol has played a central role in British history and culture for centuries, yet its impact on society is often overlooked. This thought-provoking documentary explores the nation's complex relationship with drinking through interviews with addiction specialists, medical experts, researchers, and people with lived experience, including Russell Brand. Examining the science of alcohol, binge drinking culture, industry influence, and the stigma surrounding addiction, this resource encourages viewers to reconsider one of society's most accepted drugs and the widespread harm it can cause.
Vodka has long been woven into Russian culture, but its widespread use has come at an enormous human cost. This documentary explores the country's complex relationship with alcohol by examining its history, cultural significance, economic influence, and devastating impact on public health. Through interviews with medical professionals, researchers, producers, and people affected by alcohol misuse, it reveals how deeply alcohol has shaped Russian society while highlighting the ongoing challenges of reducing consumption, preventing alcohol-related harm, and changing long-standing social attitudes toward drinking.
TOPICS: Alcohol, Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, Russia
New Zealand’s war on drugs comes under scrutiny in this investigation of methamphetamine use, criminalization, and the search for more effective solutions. Journalist Guyon Espiner speaks with people directly affected by addiction alongside police, treatment providers, policymakers, and harm reduction advocates. Their experiences reveal the limitations of a system that devotes substantial resources to enforcement while leaving many people without adequate support. By examining treatment referrals, drug checking, poverty, stigma, and decriminalization, this resource presents a compelling case for replacing punishment with compassionate, evidence-based public health approaches.
What begins as one journalist's decision to stop drinking becomes a thought-provoking exploration of New Zealand's relationship with alcohol. Reflecting on his own experiences, Guyon Espiner investigates why drinking is so deeply embedded in social life while examining the cultural expectations, public health consequences, and commercial forces that shape alcohol use. Through personal reflection, expert insights, and investigative reporting, this resource encourages viewers to question long-held assumptions about alcohol and consider how culture, policy, and industry influence the choices people make.
Alcohol is deeply woven into many cultures, making it difficult to recognize when casual drinking becomes a serious health concern. In this documentary, broadcaster Adrian Chiles examines Britain's relationship with alcohol while reflecting on his own drinking habits and speaking with experts, healthcare professionals, and others affected by alcohol use. Combining personal experience with scientific insight, this resource explores the risks of excessive drinking, the challenges of changing long-established habits, and why alcohol misuse often goes unnoticed until significant harm has already occurred.
TOPICS: Alcohol, Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, United Kingdom
This eye-opening documentary explores the devastating impact of Uganda's illicit moonshine industry, where cheap homemade alcohol fuels addiction, chronic poverty, and serious health consequences. By examining the production of waragi and the communities affected by its widespread use, it reveals how economic hardship, limited opportunities, and hazardous drinking practices have become deeply interconnected. Through firsthand accounts and on-the-ground reporting, this resource offers a powerful look at the complex social, economic, and public health challenges surrounding alcohol misuse in one of the world's hardest-hit regions.
TOPICS: Alcohol, Depressants, Homelessness, Poverty, Public Health, Uganda
