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A Second Shot: Drug Addiction in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has one of the highest drug addiction rates in the world, with the Taliban estimating that around four million people are affected nationwide. Babrak, a former mujahideen fighter, was once part of this struggle. Now, he’s dedicated to helping others detox at one of the capital’s underfunded drug rehabilitation centers. Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, international aid has been withdrawn, and public services are on the brink of collapse. Despite these challenges, Babrak and a small team of medical staff continue to offer hope as the Taliban's harsh anti-drug policies are enforced.

Viewing Recovery Through a Trauma-Informed & Gender Responsive Lens

This webinar explores the connection between gender, trauma, and addiction by using a trauma-informed and gender responsive lens. It seeks to address the specific needs of trauma survivors by helping them break free of the shame and stigma associated with relapse. The goal is to provide an approach that allows “women to feel safe, connected, and empowered to thrive and flourish on their limitless journey toward healing and wholeness.”

Coming KLEAN: Stories of Overcoming Addiction

This documentary follows the journeys of individuals who have confronted and overcome addiction. Through distinct chapters that explore the onset, the struggle, the recovery process, and their lives today, the film offers an in-depth look at the complexities of addiction, its profound impact, and the transformative power of recovery. Its goal is to break down the stigma and shift the conversation about addiction in a more compassionate and understanding direction.

The Journey from Addiction to Recovery: A Playlist of Over 40 Stories

This playlist is a powerful source of inspiration that will take you on a journey from addiction to recovery. It features real-life experiences of individuals who overcame their struggle with addiction and found a new way of life through sobriety. You’ll hear firsthand about the challenges they faced, the losses they endured, and the strength it took to get sober. But most importantly, this playlist is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit in the midst of adversity.

The Road to Recovery: 6 Personal Stories

This compelling documentary features six people who detail their poignant journey from addiction to recovery, including discussions of relapse. They discuss their childhood trauma and it is evident that these distressing experiences propelled their addictions. The emotional pain, too much to bare, led to their substance abuse because, as they describe, being intoxicated was a relief, a break, from their lives. They all hit their own personal rock bottoms and each found recovery through various treatment options.

Lost Angeles: City of Homelessness

Homelessness in Los Angeles is a deep-rooted and multifaceted issue that has persisted for decades. Despite numerous efforts to address it, the problem continues to grow year after year. This documentary explores the underlying causes of homelessness, which is arguably the most pressing issue facing the city today. FOX 11 interviews experts on homelessness, as well as those who are experiencing it firsthand, to understand how we arrived at this point and what steps can be taken to make meaningful progress toward a solution.

A Homeless Community of Over 1,500 People in Las Vegas Are Living in Underground Tunnels

Did you know that 1,500 homeless people are living in tunnels beneath Las Vegas? Beneath the billion-dollar casinos, upscale nightclubs, and Michelin-star restaurants lies an underground world that seems almost unbelievable—until you see it for yourself. Drew Binsky partnered with Rob from the Shine a Light Foundation, who led him into this hidden world to meet the people living there and hear their stories firsthand.

Addiction & Homeless Crisis – Seattle is Dying

This documentary explores the intertwined crises of addiction and homelessness in Seattle. It tells the story of a deep, simmering frustration that is escalating into anger and outrage. It highlights the experiences of people who have felt compassion, but no longer feel safe, heard, or protected. It’s about lost individuals roaming the streets, disconnected from home, family, or reality, chasing a drug that in turn relentlessly pursues them. The film examines not only the harm they inflict upon themselves, but also the toll it takes on the very fabric of the community. It speaks of a once-beautiful city now damaged, and a crisis of faith among Seattleites who are losing their connection to the place they once loved. But there’s another side to this story—a potential solution, a glimmer of hope in a city that seems to have run out of ideas. The question remains: what if Seattle is dying, and we don’t even realize it?

The Methamphetamine Epidemic – PBS Frontline

This eye-opening video takes a deep dive into methamphetamine addiction in America, exploring its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. It also sheds light on the challenge of controlling the key ingredients in meth—ephedrine and pseudoephedrine—which are still legally sold in over-the-counter cold medications. Watch to understand the full scope of this crisis and the efforts to combat it.

What Makes Ecstasy So Dangerous? (VICE: High Society)

British people take more MDMA per session than anywhere else, averaging 420 milligrams—twice as much as Germans. While ecstasy remains one of the safest drugs, ecstasy-related deaths hit a decade-high last year, bringing it back into the spotlight. Some blame drug dealers for selling dangerously strong, adulterated pills, while others criticize the government for failing to curb the supply and adopt effective harm reduction strategies. It’s also possible that British drug users need reminding that a great night out isn’t measured by how much of your tongue remains. In this episode of High Society, they explore why ecstasy is becoming more dangerous and how its risks can be minimized.