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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
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Relationship between Opioids and Heroin
Dr. Andrew Kolodny gives an overview of the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse. He speaks on the origins of opioids, why opioids are referred to as "heroin pills" and how the path that leads from prescription opioids to heroin addiction is so common.
Aired: 01/17/18
Rating: NR
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Trailer
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
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A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
There is a growing outrage, but not enough.
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Program Experts Suggest Solutions
Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction.
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Toolkit
The community engagement toolkit can be used by public television stations or interested organizations to broaden the reach of the television program Understanding the Opioid Epidemic. Use the toolkit as a guide to hold public or targeted screenings and discussions and educate young people.