Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Overdose Epidemic: Stephen’s Story

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Stephen’s Story was created by the family members of Stephen, who overdosed on July 9th, 2018. After experiencing a traumatic event, Stephen began to struggle immensely with substance abuse, particularily with heroin, an opioid, and ultimately lost his life. His…

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New York City’s Opioid Drug History: A Relentless Cycle

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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…

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Fentanyl: The Drug Deadlier than Heroin (VICE)

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In 2015, nearly 300 people in Alberta lost their lives to fentanyl, with many of these fatalities linked to counterfeit, non-pharmaceutical pills. VICE offers an intimate and immersive feature film that delves into the fentanyl crisis in Canada, told through…

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Overdose Crisis on the US-Canada Border: Steel Town Down

Building on the success of Fentanyl: The Drug Deadlier than Heroin—one of the first documentaries to reveal the scope of Canada’s opioid crisis—filmmaker Patrick McGuire partnered with VICE Canada and CTV’s W5, the country’s leading investigative news program, to create…

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Methadone Mile: Inside Boston’s Drug Epidemic

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This video uncovers the complex reality behind Methadone Mile, speaking with everyone from Harvard doctors and crack dealers to addicts fighting for survival and those who have overcome addiction to help others. As they dig deeper, they explore how this…

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Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada

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This documentary discusses the magnitude of the opioid crisis / overdose epidemic in Canada, travelling across the country to investigate these struggles and the importance of harm reduction initiatives across communities. You’ll learn about what harm reduction entails and why it is…

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Afghanistan’s Billion Dollar Drug War

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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…

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