Thursday, November 16, 2017 was the launch of the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative (OPRC) at Brandeis University. The OPRC launch events included a film screening and a panel discussion (open to the public) followed by an (invitation only) dinner & salon-style conversation.
"Warning: This Drug May Kill You" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
4:30-6:30pm - Wasserman Cinematheque, Brandeis University
Free and open to the public.
"Warning: This Drug May Kill You" takes an unflinching look at the devastating effects of opioid addiction in the U.S., profiling four families whose lives have been decimated by addictions that all began with legitimate prescriptions to dangerous painkillers. Through the personal and emotional stories of people on the front lines of this epidemic, the film sheds light on the struggles of ordinary people who were prescribed highly addictive opioid pain medications, which are too often the gateway to a very similar opioid, heroin. Featuring home videos and photos that humanize this public health crisis, along with important statistics and information about opioid use and treatment, "Warning: This Drug May Kill You" is an eye-opening look at a terrifying epidemic that is devastating communities across this country, and the toll it has taken on its victims and their families.
The film screening was followed by an expert panel discussion featuring:
- Perri Peltz - Director of "Warning: This Drug May Kill You"
- Dr. Andrew Kolodny - Medical consultant for the film and Co-Director of the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative
- Secretary MaryLou Sudders - Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan - President and CEO of the Dimock Center
The panel was moderated by Cynthia McFadden, senior legal and investigative correspondent for NBC News
OPRC Launch Dinner
6:45-9:15pm By invitation only.