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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Cameron's Rap

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

Cameron Weiss was a high school student that not only excelled in wrestling, but also loved to rap. Listen as he constructs a freestyle rap about life, social issues and self respect.

01/17/2018 | Rating TV-PG

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

"Where is the Outrage?"

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There is a growing outrage, but not enough. (6m 16s)

"The Demand for Opioids"

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Prior to the mid-90s, the use of opioids to treat pain was limited. (15m 38s)

Relationship between Opioids and Heroin

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Dr. Kolodny talks about the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin abuse. (4m 4s)

Program Experts Suggest Solutions

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Experts from the program give suggestions on how to prevent new cases of opioid addiction. (4m 49s)

Official Preview

A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids. (30s)

"How Addiction Happens"

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Avi and Julie Israel talk about the effect of painkillers on their son Michael. (7m 29s)

"Dealing with Addiction"

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Jennifer Weiss-Burke speaks about her son Cameron a high school wrestler who was injured. (15m 17s)

Cameron's Rap

Cameron Weiss raps about life, social issues and self respect. (2m 13s)

"Addiction Affects Everyone"

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Opioid addiction effects all age groups, races and both sexes. (7m 24s)

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