Reversing the Stigma of Opioid Addiction | NBC Left Field

America’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage every area of the country; today, opioid overdoses are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 50, before car crashes and heart disease. But what caused things to become so dire, and how can we curb this crisis? In many ways, the first step to solving the opioid epidemic may be reversing the stigma. In Portland, Oregon, we spent time with a group of doctors piloting a program that uses medication assisted treatment, as well as a holistic approach, to treat pregnant women with opioid use disorder—and the results are promising. SUBSCRIBE: http://nbcnews.to/2rAQzwx FOLLOW NBC LEFT FIELD: Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/2rACLSM Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/2rAsQwp Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/2rAsWUN CALL THE FIELD PHONE: ☎️ (315) LF-FIELD VISIT OUR SITE: http://nbcleftfield.com Video journalist Sky Dylan-Robbins Graphics/Animation Hector Do Nascimento __ ABOUT NBC LEFT FIELD: NBC Left Field is a new internationally-minded video troupe that makes short, creative documentaries and features specially designed for social media and set-top boxes. Our small team of cinematographers, journalists, animators and social media gurus aims to unearth stories and breathe creative life into current headlines. While pushing boundaries at home and abroad, NBC Left Field will also be serving as an experimental hub for NBC News style, treatment and audience engagement.