Warning: This Drug May Kill You

2017 "America's prescription opiods kill more than pain."
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Released: 01 May 2017 Released
Producted By: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/warning-this-drug-may-kill-you
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A harrowing, unflinching look at the devastating effects of opioid addiction in the U.S. told from the perspectives of four families devastated by the deadly epidemic.

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Actuakers One of my all time favorites.
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Mabel Munoz Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?
Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.
nrutt I loved this film- although the material is incredibly heavy, it presents the footage in an incredibly graceful and interesting way. The film essentially uncovers a hidden problem that exists in the USA. Moreover, the film is all about the victims of the opioid epidemic as opposed to focusing on experts which really provides the viewer with a candid understanding of what is happening around us. It is a must watch!!! Bravo to the filmmakers-
cliffstuartgelb Warning: This Drug May Kill You was EXCELLENT!! It should be mandatory viewing for all parents and children of a certain age.I would use words like chilling and scary to describe what I saw. And if you think it can't happen to you or your family you are sadly mistaken.Opioid addiction has become a scourge in this country. It's reaching pandemic proportions and it cuts across all demographics in society. As someone who has lived through multiple replacement surgeries (both hips, my left knee and my right knee later this year) and who has been prescribed Opioid pain killers after these surgeries I know how easy it is to become dependent on them. And as an aging athlete suffering chronic pain it would be so simple to use Opioids as a daily crutch.As the parent of a 12 year old boy I am especially concerned about this horrific problem.Director Perri Peltz dramatically illustrates how families are impacted by this addiction problem.It's scary and touching at the same time and if you are a parent and you aren't moved by seeing this there is something wrong.Time to empty your medicine cabinet.This doc was a great public service and should be seen by everyone.
cliff177 This documentary is a cautionary tale about opioid addiction that packs a real punch. This isn't just another story about drug addition, it's a look into the lives of people who unwittingly became addicts due to medication they were legally prescribed. It's very powerful, very upsetting, and does a great job of shining a light on this problem. It's well worth an hour of your time.
Film Fanatic There are images from this film that I can't get out of my head. A toddler crying and screaming as her mother remains motionless on the grocery floor. The pain on a mother's face. The glazed look in someone's eyes. This film does what documentary does best, and that is to tell a human story. Seeing the personal pain experienced by these families is deeply affecting. It's shocking to learn how this private hell began with a visit to a doctor and legitimately prescribed pills. I'll never think of addiction in the same way again. This film is a clarion call and needs to be seen far and wide.