Recovery

This documentary delves into the origins and far-reaching impact of the opioid crisis. Featuring interviews with individuals affected by opiate addiction — including law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and those in recovery — the film offers an unvarnished look at the differing opinions within the activist community on contentious approaches to addressing the epidemic. Through these honest conversations, it becomes clear that one pervasive challenge lies at the core of the crisis: stigma.

Addiction, News / TV Specials

KELOLAND News Special Report: Opioid Crisis

Fentanyl, Heroin, Lost Loved Ones, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Nalaxone, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, USA, Youth

The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the USA, leaving families, health-care workers, and first responders struggling to keep pace with mounting tragedy. This KELOLAND news special report shares the stories of those overwhelmed by addiction and the profound…

Addiction, Documentaries

The Fix: Examining Rhode Island’s Opioid Epidemic

Fentanyl, Frontline Workers, Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, USA

The Fix takes viewers deep inside Rhode Island’s opioid crisis, sharing raw and honest stories from people who use drugs alongside the frontline workers who stand in the middle of the emergency—paramedics, harm-reduction advocates, treatment providers, and community responders who…

Addiction, News / TV Specials

The Fentanyl Crisis: Stories of Heartbreak and Hope

Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Lost Loved Ones, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Non-Profits, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Recovery, USA

The fentanyl crisis remains a leading cause of overdose deaths in Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Health, the synthetic opioid was responsible for 76.5% of the 2,656 overdose fatalities in 2021. The community of those who have lost…

Addiction, Lectures & Webinars

Opiate Addiction: Strategies for Creating Long-Term Sobriety

Evidence-Based, Opioid Use Disorder, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, Science & Research

This webinar offers an in-depth look at the unique challenges individuals with an opiate addiction face in achieving and maintaining sobriety. It will explore the physical, emotional, and social barriers that complicate recovery, such as stigma, relapse risks, and limited…

Addiction, Documentaries

An American Epidemic

Celebrities, Lost Loved Ones, Non-Profits, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Recovery, USA, Youth

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…

Addiction, Lectures & Webinars

Women, Trauma & Addiction

Prevention & Treatment, PTSD, Recovery, Trauma, Trauma-Informed, Women

Many women seeking treatment for addiction report a history of trauma and abuse and there are many complex factors associated with this truth. For example, there are “issues related to gender and culture, shame, stigma, family, community, and limited resources”…

Addiction, Documentaries

Coming KLEAN: Stories of Overcoming Addiction

LGBTQ+, Personal Stories, Recovery, Relapse, Stigma

Coming KLEAN follows the journeys of individuals who have confronted and overcome addiction. Through distinct chapters that explore the onset, the struggle, the recovery process, and their lives today, the film offers an in-depth look at the complexities of addiction…

Addiction, Documentaries

The Journey from Addiction to Recovery

Personal Stories, Recovery, Relapse

The Journey from Addiction to Recovery is a powerful source of inspiration featuring the real-life experiences of individuals who overcame their struggle with addiction and found a new way of life through recovery. You’ll hear firsthand about the challenges they…

Addiction, Documentaries

The Road to Recovery

Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Recovery, Relapse

The Road to Recovery is a compelling documentary featuring six people who detail their poignant journey from addiction to recovery. They discuss their childhood trauma and it is evident that these distressing experiences propelled their addictions. The emotional pain, too…