Chasing the dragon is a documentary produced by the federal bureau of investigation and drug enforcement administration, which exposes the truth behind the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities in the state of arkansas and across the united states. In the film, chasing the dragon, commissioned by the fbi, real people tell about their addiction. Last month the fbi and drug enforcement administration dea screened a documentary entitled, chasing the dragon, at the international center for trade in eagle pass. Called chasing the dragon, the film includes actual people who abused opiates or whose children have done so. Join knox county schools and knox county council pta for a viewing of the fbi s documentary chasing the dragon. It features the real life stories of real life drug addicts, where they came from, and how easy it. Fbi director jim comey has previously said this about the film. It shines light on the accessibility of drugs and the difficulty walking away from them. The life of an opiate addict fbi, dea release documentary aimed at youth every day in the united states, law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levelsincluding the fbi and deause investigative resources to target the supply side in the war against drugs. Chasing the dragon, new fbidea film to fight opioid. Chasing the dragon is a short documentary of real people addicted to prescription drugs and heroin. Chasing the dragon features interviews with survivors of addiction and family. The film was produced by the federal bureau of investigation fbi and the drug enforcement administration dea in an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse. Schools interested in scheduling a showing of the film for their students orand parents of students and would like to invite the fbi or dea to speak at the showing, please contact cos dickey.
Orange county hosts screening of chasing the dragon film. Jul 06, 2016 the chasing the dragon video produced by the federal bureau of investigation is an educational documentary that draws attention to the prescription drug and heroin epidemic in the united. The 45minute film, whose title refers to the never. The life of an opiate addict an fbi documentary on the epidemic of prescription drug and opioid abuse. The chasing occurs as the user gingerly keeps the liquid moving in order to keep it from overheating and burning up too quickly, on a heat conducting material such as aluminium foil. Fbi film, chasing the dragon highlights widespread opioid. This film was really created to give people a deeper understanding and knowledge of that road that. Jan 22, 2018 chasing the dragon fbi documentary screening stratford, ct chasing the dragon. Last week, the fbi and dea released chasing the dragon, a documentary that paints an honest, unforgiving picture of opiate addictions devastating, often deadly consequences. The film chronicled the recent experiences of individuals addicted to opiates and the devastating effects of the drugs. Aug 22, 2017 on july 12, 2017, the orange county office for a drug free community hosted nearly 50 individuals representing local substance abuse treatment providers, social service offices, law enforcement agencies and community activists for a special screening of the film chasing the dragon.
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The life of an opiate addict an fbi documentary on the epidemic of prescription drug and opioid abuse by stratford partnership for youth and families, neighbor jan 22, 2018 9. The film shows very serious and realistic testimonies from those affected by substance abuse. Sep 14, 2016 in the film, chasing the dragon, commissioned by the fbi, real people tell about their addiction. Chasing the dragon was created by the fbi and the dea. The fbi is hoping that the film will open the communitys eyes about the issue and get more. Watch full episode of chasing the dragon dramacool. The life of an opiate addict, is available online, and the fbi and dea are trying to get schools to incorporate it into their lesson plans. Chasing the dragon initiative meetings center around the screening the 50minute documentary film, which was produced in 2016 at the behest of fbi director james comey in a partnership between the. Today, in an effort to help educate students and young adults about the dangers of opioid addiction, the fbi and dea unveiled a documentary called chasing the dragon. Rees shapirothe washington post tuesday feb 2, 2016 at 3.
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Fbi, dea release chasing the dragon, a documentary aimed at youth, to raise awareness of opioid addiction. Drug enforcement administration dea invite arkansans to a screening of the documentary, chasing the dragon, at 7 p. In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the fbi and dea have released chasing the dragon. Chasing the dragon is a 45minute film, whose title refers to the unattainable pursuit of the original or ultimate high, features stark firstperson accounts told by individuals who have abused opioids or whose children have abused opioids with tragic consequences. The fbi teamed up with educators to develop a teaching guide to complement the video. The life of an opiate addict a documentary intended to educate students and young adults on the dangers of drug abuse through startling firstperson accounts of those who have suffered the consequences. The federal bureau of investigation fbi has created a documentary this week that illustrates the toll of opiate addiction, the kansas city star reports. Baker doughty, fbi special agent case agent, chasing the dragon project. The life of an opiate addict, a documentary aimed at educating.
Today marks the start of national prescription opioid and heroin epidemic awareness week. The life of an opiate addict at the newseum in washington, d. Produced by the federal bureau of investigation, chasing the dragon is a wrenching portrait of the escalating opioid epidemic told through the frank testimonies of young addicts and. The film stars andy lau reprising his role as lee rock from the film series of the same name, donnie yen as crippled ho, based on real life gangster ng sek. The film, called chasing the dragon, will be distributed to school districts nationwide and can be downloaded for free. Assistant united states attorney gene rossi discusses the problem of opioid addiction, which is portrayed in the film chasing the dragon. To combat the growing epidemic of opioid abuse and to educate young people about the dangers of addiction, the fbi and dea have partnered on the documentary chasing the dragon, which features firstperson accounts from individuals who have abused opioids or whose children have abused opioids, with tragic. Chasing the dragon invokes weed at least seven times in the first 15 minutes. Jui 1 lung 4, previously known as king of drug dealers, is a hong kongchinese action crime drama film directed by wong jing and jason kwan.
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This film was really created to give people a deeper understanding and knowledge of that road that opiate addiction leads. Chasing the dragon 2h drama life is a drug induced haze for claire oberon. The 45minute film, whose title refers to the neverending pursuit of the original or ultimate high, features. May 15, 2019 chasing the dragon 2 2019 official us trailer chinese gangster movie plot synopsis. Chasing the dragon fbi documentary raises addiction awareness. Chasing the dragon is a chinese crime drama film directed by wong jing and stars donnie yen and andy lau. In their own words, ordinary people from various walks of life describe the horrors of addiction and how their addiction changed their lives forever. Chasing the dragon is a superb documentary about drug addiction, especially opioids, created by the fbi and the dea. The life of an opiate addictis a 45minute documentary film that profiles the stories of several people who either abused. In an attempt to combat the surge in heroin addiction, the fbi is releasing a new documentary to increase awareness. Fbi agents baker doughty and shane dana discuss the background of the film chasing the dragon. This documentary was released by the fbi and dea in an effort to combat the growing epidemic of. It features the real life stories of real life drug addicts, where they came from, and how easy it was to become an addict.
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The fbi and drug enforcement administration are distributing the documentary and the guide to teachers, school. All abused prescription painkillers, a common trait that has them appearing in a new documentary, chasing the dragon, produced at the behest. Chasing the dragon screening arkansas attorney general. The enclosed guide is intended to help stimulate thoughtful and honest dialogue about this epidemic. When i first heard about the movie in production last year, a biopic based off the true story of infamous crippled hong kong gangster ng sek ho, i thought it was a strange choice to have a worldrenowned action star like donnie yen play him.
The moving smoke is chased after with a tube through which the user inhales. Federal bureau of investigation little rock field office register here for your students to take part in viewing chasing the dragon on october 23, 2019 the little rock federal bureau of investigation, would like to first thank our ar drug director, ar state police, ar chief of police and sheriffs association, in cooperation with various state agencies, law enforcement, and community. Chasing the dragon screenings highlight the risks of. Chasing the dragon every day, the nations law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levelsincluding the fbi and the drug enforcement administration deause investigative resources to target the supply side in the war against drugs. Law enforcement personnel discuss the problem of opioid addiction, which is portrayed in the film chasing the dragon. Sep 28, 2017 chasing the dragon concludes with the end of an era, as the pair go their separate ways in the face of a government clampdown against corruption and crime. Produced by the federal bureau of investigation, chasing the dragon is a wrenching portrait of the escalating opioid epidemic told through the frank testimonies of young addicts and their family members. The searing film featuring testimony from overdose survivors is part of a revamped effort by the fbi and the drug enforcement administration to address a health crisis. The fbi and drug enforcement administration are distributing the documentary and the guide to. All abused prescription painkillers, a common trait that has them appearing in a new documentary, chasing the dragon, produced at the behest of fbi director james comey. I never thought any of this would ever happen to me. It features real people who abused these drugs themselves or whose kids did.
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