Addiction
Synopsis
Over a six-year period, drug companies flooded West Virginia with 780 million highly addictive pain pills, contributing to a severe opioid crisis.
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McDowell County, West Virginia, faces the aftermath of a drug crisis fueled by the influx of 780 million pain pills over six years. Jasen Edwards, a former miner, recounts his struggle with addiction after a mining accident led to a prescription for pain medication. The documentary features personal stories from individuals like Marie, who seeks recovery through Suboxone and group therapy. Experts like Rahul Gupta and Anna Lembke discuss addiction as a medical condition and the need for effective treatments and support systems.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jasen Edwards, a miner turned addiction survivor.
- Find out how 780 million pain pills impacted West Virginia.
- See Marie's recovery journey with Suboxone and therapy.
- Learn why addiction is considered a treatable disease.
Did You Know
- Overdose is the number one cause of death for people under 50.
- West Virginia saw 780 million highly addictive pain pills flood the state over six years.
- The poverty rate in McDowell County, West Virginia, climbed to 38% by the 1990s.
- Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine.
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What is the number one cause of death for people under 50?
Overdose is the number one cause of death for people under 50.
How many highly addictive pain pills were flooded into West Virginia over six years?
Investigators found that over a six-year period, drug companies had flooded the state with 780 million highly addictive pain pills.
What medication is Marie taking for her recovery?
Marie is on Suboxone and getting group therapy, paid for by Medicaid.
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