Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"Dealing with Addiction"

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Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who became addicted to painkillers after a sports injury. She gives insight on treatment of addiction, advice on how to talk to your kids, where and when to seek help.

Aired: 01/17/18

Rating: TV-PG

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Funding has been provided by BlueCross BlueShield Association and the Brain Research Foundation.

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"Where is the Outrage?"

There is a growing outrage, but not enough.

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"Where is the Outrage?"

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Promo

A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Promo

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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 Trailer

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"How Addiction Happens"

Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael.

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"How Addiction Happens"

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"Addiction Affects Everyone"

Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes.

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"Addiction Affects Everyone"

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Cameron's Rap

Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect.

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Cameron's Rap

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Relationship between Opioids and Heroin

Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse.

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Relationship between Opioids and Heroin

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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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Program Experts Suggest Solutions

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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"The Demand for Opioids"

Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited.

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"The Demand for Opioids"

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