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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 11s

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic combines stories of people and communities impacted by this epidemic along with information from experts and those at the frontlines of dealing with the epidemic. The program traces the history of how the nation got into this situation and provides possible solutions and directions for dealing with the crisis.

Aired: 01/16/18
Funding has been provided by BlueCross BlueShield Association and the Brain Research Foundation.
Extras
Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse.
Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured.
There is a growing outrage, but not enough.
Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction.
Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.
Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.
Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.