46000 people have started using heroin in America since the beginning of the year.
One for every time this story completes a cycle.
Understanding the reasons behind opioid use is the key to finding the solution.

The Opioid Crisis

Every 3 minutes a person in America starts using heroin.

Understanding the reasons behind opioid use is the key to finding the solution.

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This story is performed by people who have struggled with drug use and made admirable recoveries. With the help and love of the Washington Heights Corner project they are living positive and productive lives.

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Credits

Written and Directed
Simon Cave
www.simoncave.com

Executive Producer
Luke Lanter
www.capturethis.com

Executive Producer
Yousef Poursohi
www.capturethis.com

Talent
Kelly Culbert

Director of Photography
Jack Shanahan
www.jackshanahan.com

Advisors
Liz Evans
nyhre.org
Mark Townsend
cornerproject.org
Jaime Kay Waxman
www.instagram.com/jaimekaywaxman

Website Design
Peter Baston
www.department.nyc

Website Development
Yuji Tomita
www.department.nyc

Production Designer
Rachel Stickley
www.ba-reps.com/news/artist/Rachel+Stickley

Props Assistant
Sarah Neilson

Lighting Designer
Mike Marquez
www.michaelmarquezphotography.com

Sound Mixer
George Monteleone
www.capturethis.com

Assistant Camera
Vince Rappa
www.vincerappa.com

Production Coordinator
Caleb Henderson

Staff Producer
Rebecca Tiernan
www.capturethis.com

Digital Manager
Gabriel Hernandez
www.capturethis.com

Special Thanks

The staff, volunteers and interviewees from the New York Harm Reduction Educators and the Washington Heights Corner Project.

Blaire Isleib and Hayes

Frederick Shanahan
www.frederickshanahan.com