USA

A collection of resources discussing addiction, mental health, and social justice and civil rights in the USA.

Crisis Next Door reveals the devastating toll fentanyl has taken on the lives of thousands of North Carolinians, examining both the state's response to this growing epidemic and the urgent actions still needed to save lives. North Carolina is grappling with a severe drug overdose crisis, with fentanyl at the forefront as the leading cause of death. In 2021, the state recorded over 4,000 drug overdose fatalities, the highest number of substance abuse-related deaths in its history. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), fentanyl was involved in 77% of those deaths.

Addiction, Documentaries

Killer High: The Silent Crisis (Fentanyl)

Fentanyl, Frontline Workers, Law Enforcement, Lost Loved Ones, Nalaxone, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, USA, Youth

This powerful documentary explores the impact that fentanyl is having on the United States, particularly on youth living in Fresno, California. You’ll learn about the opioid crisis through the eyes of the families impacted by it, the law enforcement officers who are desperately trying to get it off the streets, and the medical professionals who witness countless opioid-related overdoses and deaths.

Addiction, Documentaries

Stigmatic: Our Opioid Crisis (Stigma & Addiction)

Decriminalization, Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, Recovery, Stigma, USA

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

One Pill: Fighting Fentanyl Investigation

Drug Trafficking, Fentanyl, Law Enforcement, Lost Loved Ones, Non-Profits, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, USA, Youth

The fentanyl crisis is killing more Texans than ever before. Victims are getting younger and most people don’t even know they’re taking it. It’s extremely easy to overdose on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and people are losing their loved ones.…

Addiction, Documentaries

Contaminated: The Fentanyl Crisis in St. Louis

Buprenorphine, Fentanyl, Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Methadone, Nalaxone, Naltrexone, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, Public Health, USA

Fentanyl has become the leading drug fueling the overdose epidemic in St. Louis. Odorless and tasteless, even a small amount can be fatal, and it has permeated every aspect of society — from the cities to the suburbs, affecting people…

Addiction, News / TV Specials

One Life Too Many: The Toll of the Overdose Crisis

Fentanyl, Frontline Workers, Lost Loved Ones, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Overdose, Personal Stories, USA, Youth

In this digital exclusive, frontline workers discuss their personal and professional experiences with addiction and what it has been like to respond the overdose crisis. They talk about their loved one’s addiction and how this impacted their ability to help…

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, Documentaries

Chasing the Dragon: The Life of An Opiate Addict

Cover for Chasing the Dragon: Life of an Opiate Addict

Heroin, Lost Loved Ones, North America, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Personal Stories, Pharmaceuticals, USA, Youth

Listen to the stories of people who have struggled with addiction and learn about the ongoing efforts across the state of Arkansas to tackle the challenges of opioid misuse and addiction. Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict…

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…