Film Lens
The documentary 'Addiction' examines the widespread impact of addiction in America, particularly focusing on the opioid crisis. It features personal stories, such as that of Jasen Edwards, who struggled with pain pills after a mining accident in West Virginia. The film shows the role of pharmaceutical companies in flooding communities with addictive pain medications, contributing to a significant rise in addiction rates.
Through interviews with experts like Rahul Gupta and Robert Malenka, the film discusses the biological and medical factors that contribute to addiction. It also presents recovery stories, emphasizing the importance of treatment and support systems, as illustrated by Marie's journey with Suboxone and group therapy. The film aims to reshape the perception of addiction as a disease that can be treated and overcome.
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.
Perfect For
Opioid crisis awarenessAddiction recovery storiesPublic health discussionsWest Virginia history