Public Health

Addiction, Documentaries, Documentaries, Mental Health

Methadone Mile: Inside Boston’s Drug Epidemic

Harm Reduction, Homelessness, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Methadone, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Poverty, Public Health, Recovery, Sublocade, Suboxone, USA, Vivitrol

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 notorious area came to be, uncovering how a single failed infrastructure project may have played a pivotal role in the hundreds now living on the streets of Boston. This episode is sponsored by Better Help.

Addiction, Documentaries

Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada

Canada, Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Nalaxone, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Public Health, Stigma

This documentary travels across Canada to discuss the magnitude of the opioid crisis / overdose epidemic and the importance of harm reduction initiatives across communities. You’ll learn about what harm reduction entails and why it is essential to combating this crisis because “since 2016, more than 12,800 Canadians lost their lives due to fatal overdoses.”

Addiction, Lectures & Webinars

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Gambling Disorder

Behavioural Addictions, Gambling Disorder, Public Health, Science & Research

In this presentation, Dr. Luke Clark, Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, takes a closer look at the modern conceptualization of Gambling Disorder as a behavioural addiction. After a quick overview of how it’s diagnosed and how common it is, he explains the psychology and neuroscience of gambling disorder - how it can change the way people think and how these changes are connected to brain chemistry and the brain’s reward system.

Addiction, Documentaries

Afghanistan: The Billion Dollar Drug War

Afghanistan, Drug Trafficking, Homelessness, Law Enforcement, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Poverty, Public Health

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 this documentary, 101 East investigates how Afghan authorities are fighting to regulate the return of poppy farming, the ramifications of the global war on drugs, and what the future holds for this vulnerable nation. Fortunately, there is one woman in Kabul who works endlessly to help addicts.

News / TV Specials, Addiction

Benzo Dope & Tranq: The Next Wave of the Overdose Crisis

Benzodiazepines, Depressants, Dissociative & Hallucinogen Drug Use Disorders, Dissociatives, Drug Trafficking, Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Nalaxone, Non-Profits, Open-Air Drug Markets, Overdose, Public Health, Sedative Hypnotic or Anxiolytic Use Disorder, Sedatives, Tranquilizers, USA, Xylazine

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 more potent and addictive. Beyond Fentanyl explores this unsettling landscape by examining the spread of benzo dope and tranq, their devastating effects on North American communities, and how U.S. drug policy has contributed to this surge in synthetic street drugs.

Addiction, Documentaries

Adrian Chiles – Drinkers Like Me

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, Personal Stories, Public Health, United Kingdom

In this intimate BBC2 documentary, Adrian Chiles takes a hard look at his relationship with alcohol. He wants to understand why he and many others don’t see themselves as addicted, even though they struggle to enjoy life without drinking. Adrian, who drinks nearly every day, starts a diary and quickly realizes his intake is well above the recommended limit. Hoping to understand the roots of his habit, he visits his parents and reflects on how underage pub visits were more about friendship and belonging—a social draw that’s stayed with him since his teens.

Addiction, News / TV Specials

Alcohol at Home – Britain’s Secret Drinkers

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, United Kingdom

It is commonly believed that binge drinking culture in Britain is their most serious drinking problem. However, experts in this short video, featured on the BBC programme ‘Tonight’, discuss a different concern – at home drinkers. According to a study discussed in the video, more and more people are regularly drinking alcohol at home, sometimes every night of the week. For some, it’s seen as a reward after a long day at work, and for others, it’s a way of relaxing. Unfortunately, many people appear unaware of the consequences of such behaviour.

Addiction, Documentaries

UK Drinking Culture: A Royal Hangover

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Celebrities, Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, United Kingdom

This documentary provides insight into the United Kingdom’s reliance on alcohol and the history of their binge drinking culture. In comparison to other countries, binge drinking is more socially acceptable in the UK. Unfortunately, they spend about 21 billion pounds every year because of this problem, with about 1.6 million people being dependent on alcohol. Russell Brand used to be one of them and you’ll hear his speech on this topic, including his own experiences with substance abuse.

Addiction, Documentaries

Vodka: Friend & Foe of the Russians

Alcohol, Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, Russia

This documentary delves into the drinking culture of Russia, with a focus on the country’s deep-seated dependence on vodka. The film takes viewers on a tour of both legal and illegal alcohol distilleries, highlighting the differences in manufacturing and distribution requirements between the two sectors. By showcasing the production of counterfeit alcohol and the stores that sell it, the documentary sheds light on the dangers of this illicit market.

Addiction, Documentaries

The New Zealand War on Drugs – WASTED with Guyon Epsiner

Decriminalization, Harm Reduction, Homelessness, Law Enforcement, Methamphetamine, New Zealand, Poverty, Public Health, Stigma, Stimulants

Guyon Epsiner takes a closer look at the “war on drugs” through the lens of methamphetamine, a drug many New Zealanders consider to be the most dangerous. He talks to police, Australian politicians, treatment providers, and the Drug Foundation, but the real heart of the story comes from speaking with people who’ve lived through it themselves, diving into their personal experiences and struggles.