Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Special | 55m 11s | Video has closed captioning.

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: 01/17/18

Expires: 01/16/22

Rating: TV-PG

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

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

Community Engagement Toolkit

Toolkit

Community Engagement 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.

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