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…
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…
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,…
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…
Ketamine has emerged as a defining drug for a generation of young Brits dubbed Generation K. A report from November 2020 revealed that 1-in-30 young people had used ketamine in the past year — the highest rate ever recorded and…
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…
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,…
It is commonly believed that binge drinking culture in Britain is their most serious drinking problem. However, experts in Britain’s Secret Drinkers, featured on the BBC programme ‘Tonight’, discuss a different concern – at home drinkers. According to a study…
A Royal Hangover 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…
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…