May 11 Watch 5:17 Overdose deaths in the U.S. reached record levels in 2021 By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings New CDC data released Wednesday indicates that deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. reached a record-high last year. More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, the highest annual death toll ever recorded. Deaths from fentanyl, methamphetamine… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 7:39 ‘A no holds-barred Elder’: How one man is helping to heal his Indigenous community By Donald Prince, Global Reporting Centre Donald Prince is a counselor and the former Executive Director of the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation. In this first-person story, he shares past experiences with violence, justice, and addiction. Being a father and writing poetry were crucial steps towards healing. Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 9:00 Rep. Dean and her son share their family’s struggle with addiction in new memoir Rep. Madeleine Dean from Pennsylvania is perhaps best known these days for her high-profile role as a House manager during former President Trump's second impeachment trial. But in a deeply personal and revealing new book, "Under Our Roof," written with… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 8:44 Could the pandemic change addiction medicine for the better? By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz For many Americans facing addiction, the pandemic has made life significantly harder. Across the country, overdoses have soared, with more than 40 states reporting increases in opioid-related mortality. But the coronavirus is also changing how addiction medicine can be provided,… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 7:00 How Americans’ drinking habits have changed during the pandemic By William Brangham, Leah Nagy Stay-at-home orders posed a special challenge to Americans who struggle with addiction and rely on the support of in-person recovery meetings. Many others found their alcohol consumption patterns changed significantly during the pandemic. William Brangham reports on the impact COVID-19… Continue watching
Mar 10 In Ohio, this effort aims to heal the youngest victims of the opioid crisis By Emily Tate, EdSurge A specialized program helps children process the trauma they have endured and reduce the symptoms that come with it. Continue reading
Jan 15 Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a “serious” fall last week. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 6:50 What newly released emails reveal about OxyContin, Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family The U.S. opioid epidemic has taken hundreds of thousands of lives. A reckoning for the manufacturers, marketers and distributors of these drugs has now begun -- but despite several multibillion dollar settlements, some states and municipalities say accountability and transparency… Continue watching
Nov 25 How removing ‘likes’ from Instagram could affect our mental health By Jamie Leventhal Social media appeals to users through a repetitive rewards system, so what happens when it takes away the likes?… Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 6:36 How this Nashville women’s recovery home blends business with bonding By John Yang, Leah Nagy Nashville’s Thistle Farms is no ordinary business -- it’s a nonprofit staffed by women who have survived addiction, sexual abuse or trafficking. The organization’s two-year program offers participants housing, free therapy and medical care, as well as opportunities to work… Continue watching