Prescription Pills

Screenshot from Stigmatic: Our Opioid Crisis ; decriminalization, stigma

Stigmatic: Our Opioid Crisis (Stigma & Drug Use)

This documentary explores the origins of the opioid crisis to its current state today. Those who are impacted by opiates are interviewed, including law enforcement, medical professionals, and people in recovery. "Their frank discussions highlight disagreements inside the activist community over controversial new strategies to combat the opiate epidemic. Each diverse perspective points to an undeniable obstacle at the center of the crisis: stigma."
Screenshot from Keloland News Special Report: Opioid Crisis; addiction and recovery

KELOLAND News Special Report: Opioid Crisis

"Over the next hour, we'll share the stories of people overcome by this dangerous addiction, and we'll show you the grief families are going through. We're also taking a look at the local efforts (by doctors and law enforcement) to get ahead of the opioid crisis, and we're looking at local and national resources. We'll let you know what's available, how you can help, and what our community needs."
Screenshot from Chasing the Dragon: The Life of An Opiate Addict; from prescription medications to heroin

Chasing the Dragon: The Life of An Opiate Addict

The FBI and DEA released this documentary "in an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse" with the hope that it will help educate "students and young adults about the dangers of addiction." You'll hear in-depth stories from several people, some who are in recovery and others who have lost a loved one.
Screenshot from State of Addiction: What Every Family Needs to Know About Opioids & The Opioid Crisis

State of Addiction (Opioids): What Families Need to Know

This news special discusses the opioid crisis with several individuals, including Mark Wahlberg's brother Jim. You'll be introduced to a brief history of opium and quickly realize that this crisis began with easily accessible prescription medications. You'll also learn some strategies for talking to children about drugs, which is crucial to do given the sheer impact that opioids are having on youth.
Screenshot from Bryan's Hope: Heroin & Opiate Prevention & Education; opioid, heroin, prescription medication

Bryan’s HOPE: The Heroin Epidemic & Prescription Medications

"Bryan, I'd like to think, was just like any other boy growing up, active, happy, healthy. It wasn't until he starting taking prescription Vicodin that he morphed into somebody that I didn't know." Everyone in this documentary has something unique to offer - their own personal insight into the opioid crisis, the addictive strength of prescription medications, and the easy move from pills to heroin.
Screenshot from Hooked Rx: From Prescription to Addiction; Prescription Medications and the Opioid Crisis

Hooked Rx: From Prescription to Addiction

This documentary covers the opioid crisis in Arizona. You'll hear from frontline workers, policymakers, and counsellors, as well as parents who have lost a child and those who made it to recovery. This video focuses on the route that people take to becoming addicted, starting from being prescribed a prescription medication to suffering from a full-blown addiction. It also discusses the ease at which people are able to obtain the pills, as well as some stories about medical professionals who abused their prescribing powers. 
Screenshot from An American Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Crisis: An American Epidemic

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 child, professionals in the field, addicts in recovery, as well as celebrities to create this eye-opening film.