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201967 minPG-13documentary

Heroin's Grip

201967 minPG-13documentary

Four families share their experiences of addiction amid the ongoing opioid crisis, alongside insights from law enforcement and health care workers.

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Four families share their experiences of addiction amid the ongoing opioid crisis, alongside insights from law enforcement and health care workers.

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Conrad Weaverdirector

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A mother recounts the struggles of her family as they cope with addiction in the opioid crisis. Four families share their experiences with heroin and its impact on their lives. Perspectives from health care workers, law enforcement, judges, and recovery community members provide insight into the daily challenges faced by those affected. Scenes of drug use illustrate the severity of the issue. The film presents a stark view of addiction and its consequences in American society.

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