Painkiller takes a hard, unflinching look at Canada’s opioid crisis by sharing the voices of those living through its devastation—families grieving loved ones, frontline workers overwhelmed by preventable loss, and experts who are sounding the alarm on a system that…
State of Addiction, by NBC 6 South Florida, discusses the opioid crisis with several individuals, including Mark Wahlberg’s brother, Jim Wahlberg. You’ll be introduced to a brief history of opium and quickly realize that this addiction crisis began with easily…
Bryan’s HOPE was founded by Jeannie Richards after she lost her son, Bryan, to a heroin overdose. Richards was hopeful that she could raise enough awareness and money to begin purchasing naloxone kits to hand out to local addicts and…
HookedRx: From Prescription to Addiction takes a close, compassionate look at Arizona’s opioid crisis by sharing the stories of the people who confront it every day. The documentary features frontline workers who respond to overdoses and support those caught in…
This WQED documentary delves into the opioid crisis and the widespread impact of heroin use in Western Pennsylvania. Individuals who have faced addiction—either personally or through someone they love—open up about their experiences of hardship, stigma, and loss. Yet, through their stories, they also reveal how their pain became a driving force for change, offering hope and inspiration to others.
Kids Are Dying is a must-see for anyone wanting to learn more about addiction and youth drug use and how the overdose epidemic / opioid crisis is affecting children and young adults. You can also watch Michael’s second documentary –…
After making his first documentary – Kids are Dying – Michael DeLeon, who runs Steered Straight, travelled throughout the U.S. to nearly 40 states to talk to people about the opioid crisis. He speaks with parents who have lost a…
Opioid Nation: An American Epidemic covers the opioid crisis and “explores the lives of those faced with addiction.” This news investigation by Click Orlando talks with several recovering addicts who provide a grim and honest look into the realities of…
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…
The opioid crisis in Florida claims at least five deaths each day, and one life every minute in the United States. The likelihood of dying from an accidental opioid overdose — ranging from prescription painkillers to heroin and fentanyl —…