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National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse

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Category Archives: Videos

Breaking Points/The Partnership

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on September 18, 2018 by Hank MoreiraJanuary 7, 2019

BREAKING POINTS, directed by Tucker Capps, is a 30-minute documentary intended for adults that explores the stress and pressures our teens face every day, as well as the unhealthy ways that many of them cope, including abusing prescription stimulants.

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RX Drug Ed Talks

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on March 7, 2017 by Hank MoreiraJanuary 18, 2019

NCAPDA’s Founder, April Rovero, filmed the following series of educational videos related to prescription drug and other substance abuse for Teen Esteem that they have kindly allowed us to post on our website. The Rovero’s family story that resulted in the launch of NCPADA from Teen Esteem on Vimeo. Prescription Drug Abuse – Be Educated from Teen Esteem on Vimeo. Prescription Abuse – Be Aware from Teen Esteem on Vimeo. Prescription Abuse – Be Involved from Teen Esteem on Vimeo. Prescription Abuse – Be Proactive Parents from Teen Esteem on Vimeo. Prescription Abuse – Be Supportive from Teen Esteem on … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Dragon

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on June 12, 2016 by Hank MoreiraDecember 19, 2018

This documentary, developed by the FBI and DEA, features stark first-person accounts told by individuals who have abused opioids or whose children have abused opioids, with tragic consequences.  Its aim is to educate students, young adults and parents about the danger of prescription drug abuse and the possible downstream impact of addiction.  The title refers to the never-ending pursuit of the original or ultimate high through prescription drug/heroin abuse.

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Out Of Reach

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on June 12, 2016 by Hank MoreiraDecember 31, 2018

“Out of Reach” is a special documentary created by a teen filmmaker who captures the issue of teen prescription drug abuse as it exists in his world. The issues contained in the film are a reflection of this issue across the country. It was created in collaboration with director Tucker Capps (of A&E’s “Intervention”) and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ Medicine Abuse Project. The target audience is parents but is also good viewing for mature teens. Access to the full film and accompanying “Out of Reach” toolkit can be accessed here:  https://drugfree.org/medicine-abuse-project/resources/ Out of Reach

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Do No Harm

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on June 12, 2016 by Hank MoreiraFebruary 14, 2017

A documentary for the medical community on the dangers of over prescribing prescription drugs.  Includes doctors speaking to doctors about the need to reduce opioid prescribing levels to help combat America’s prescription drug abuse epidemic that is now leading to a rise in heroin abuse and overdose deaths.  Executive Producer: Christine Brant. Produced by Ashley Media Productions:  http://ashleymediaproductions.com

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Warnings – Parents 360 Rx

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on September 12, 2012 by April RoveroDecember 31, 2018

The Warnings – Parents360 Rx documentary is an easy-to-use tool developed by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to share information with parents and other concerned citizens about the real dangers of medicine abuse and ways to prevent and respond to it.  Find resources and tools for parents, grandparents, educators and healthcare providers related to prescription drugs at The Partnership’s website:  https://drugfree.org/medicine-abuse-project/resources/

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OxyContin Poster Children 15 Years Later Documentary

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on September 9, 2012 by April RoveroJune 12, 2016

This documentary developed by Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP) tells the story of two chronic pain patients who were treated with OxyContin. They served as model patients in videos produced by Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin. At first, OxyContin worked well for them. But eventually they were seriously harmed by the medication. This documentary serves as a wake-up call for both patients and physicians who are encouraged to find alternative solutions whenever possible for managing chronic pain rather than opioid treatment to avoid the possibility of downstream dependence, addiction and overdose death. The target audience is adults.

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The Pill Problem

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse Posted on June 24, 2011 by April RoveroJune 12, 2016

Three students from Arizona State University’s (ASU) Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications explore in this documentary how a mother and friends have been impacted by the deaths of two ASU seniors from prescription drug abuse. How to help someone with a prescription drug problem is also highlighted in the film. The target audience is parents and college students. Part 1 Part 2

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