Deep Dive - The Opioid Tsunami: Understanding and Addressing the Crisis

Explore the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in the United States through this in-depth panel discussion featuring experts in addiction, public health, and documentary filmmaking. Gain insights into the quadrupling of overdose deaths since 1999, the role of pharmaceutical pain relief in the epidemic, and the challenges of balancing clinical needs with addiction risks. Watch excerpts from the HBO documentary "Warning: This Drug May Kill You" to understand the personal toll on families and communities. Learn about the shift in perceiving addiction as a medical rather than criminal issue and discover emerging treatments. Join speakers including former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, addiction researcher Yasmin Hurd, and National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Nora Volkow as they explore strategies to protect the population from opioid misuse and discuss potential solutions to this unprecedented public health crisis.