Amid the ongoing fentanyl crisis, the global cocaine trade is surging, flooding even the most remote parts of Canada with high-purity cocaine. In this CBC investigation, follow the drug’s journey from a ship off Colombia’s coast to the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Labrador.
When it comes to gambling, Canadians are heavily invested. Last year alone, they spent roughly $13 billion on legal, government-operated gambling—more than what they collectively shelled out for movies, hockey games, and Tim Hortons combined. It’s no secret that provincial governments depend on gambling revenue. But what often gets overlooked is just how much of that money comes from problem gamblers. Experts estimate that up to 50% of gambling profits are fueled by those struggling with addiction. Although they publicly promote “responsible gambling,” this investigation by The Fifth Estate exposes how these programs are falling short—allowing addicted problem gamblers to keep coming back, while the government cashes in on their losses.
The rising addiction to prescription opioids has become a widespread crisis, affecting people across all social and economic backgrounds. Whether it starts with legitimate pain treatment or the misuse of illegally obtained medications, the consequences are deeply harmful to individuals, families, and entire communities. This raises critical questions: What are the consequences of making such powerful and addictive drugs easily accessible? How can we ensure people in pain receive the care they need while minimizing the risk of addiction? And how should we support those whose lives have been deeply affected by opioid misuse?
In 2021, over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, making it the deadliest year on record. The latest phase of the overdose crisis is being fueled by synthetic substances, often combined with fentanyl to create street drugs that are even…
This episode of Drugs, Inc. explores the vast and perilous cocaine trade, tracing the drug’s journey from coca farms in Peru to users across the United States—a distance of more than 4,500 miles. The episode exposes the hidden infrastructure behind…
Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder, is a multi-award-winning mini-documentary produced by Mutant Films as part of the Telus Storyhive project. This film tells the story of Dr. Jeff Harries, a pioneering physician who transformed the way Alcohol…
Director Michael Del Monte, following his Hot Docs Audience Award winner Transformer, presents a moving character study in His Name Is Ray. The film was inspired by a moment when Del Monte realized how easily he—and many others—ignored Ray during…