Overdose Epidemic Resources from Public Media

The New York State Public Media Overdose Epidemic is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address the issues of mental health and addiction throughout the state. As part of this initiative, WXXI will host a week of special programming, running February 13 through February 19, that looks at the overdose epidemic here in Rochester and beyond.


Watch The On-Demand Archive of the Live February 16 Program: NYS Public Media Special Report: Covid-19 and the Overdose Epidemic

Overdose Epidemic Resources from Public Media

Watch the On-Demand Archive of this Live Forum: WXXI News’ Evan Dawson hosts a statewide discussion on how the pandemic and the response have exacerbated the ongoing overdose epidemic.
PBS Newshour provides ongoing coverage of issues related to Fentanyl, Overdose and Opioids. Watch the stories here on-demand
WXXI News Coverage of Overdose Epidemic Reports On-Demand 
Resources for the Overdose Epidemic
Children may have tough questions when it comes to parental addiction, but there are age-appropriate ways to respond. Learn about Parent Addiction Resources from Sesame Street in Communities with some questions children might ask, and ways you might consider responding.
Educators and families are encourage to utilize the learning materials below to help contextualize the public health crisis presented by the overdose epidemic. Learn more here:  Materials include classroom-ready resources and collections featuring videos and interactive lessons on PBS LearningMedia
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This documentary traces the causes behind the unprecedented growth in the use of prescription opioids and the devastating impact these drugs are having in virtually every part of America and how it all started. 
Watch On-Demand: Pushing opioids. Bribing doctors. Making millions.

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Friday, October 27, 2023 - 10:30pm
Follow visual artist Charmaine Wheatley on her year-long project to paint portraits of people affected by the opioid crisis.
Sunday, February 19, 2023 - 11:30pm
As the number of overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada reaches an all-time high, employees and volunteers at the Overdose Prevention Society take matters into their own hands.
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 10:30pm
This documentary follows the lives of first responders who are fighting opioid epidemic every day. 
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 9:00pm
In a country leading the world in incarcerating women, meet three mothers fighting to rebuild their lives.
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 8:00pm
WXXI News’ Evan Dawson hosts a state-wide discussion on how the pandemic and the response have exacerbated the ongoing overdose epidemic.

 

Overdose Epidemic Resources from Public Media

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