A psychiatrist explores the opioid epidemic, revealing how doctors and systemic issues fuel prescription drug addiction.
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A psychiatrist explores the opioid epidemic, revealing how doctors and systemic issues fuel prescription drug addiction.
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Three out of four people addicted to heroin probably started on a prescription opioid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the United States alone, 16,000 people die each year as a result of prescription opioid overdose. But perhaps the most frightening aspect of the prescription drug epidemic is that it's built on well-meaning doctors treating patients with real problems. Combining case studies from her own practice with vital statistics drawn from public policy, cul...
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Substance use
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Central focus on prescription opioid addiction; cautionary portrayal of drug use and systemic issues.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Magic & witchcraft
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Political content
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Strong critique of healthcare system and pharmaceutical industry; focus on policy failures.
Self-harm / suicide
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Possible mentions of self-harm or overdose in addiction context; not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Discusses suffering from addiction and systemic neglect in healthcare; recurring theme.
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