Opiates

Shaman Steve helps a Virginia Tech shooting survivor seeking help for binging.

A former military medic seeks relief from PTSD.

VICE’s Matt Shea travels to Florida to meet some users and distributors of lean to see its influence on pop culture first-hand.

Walter is a repeat participant who is drawn to ayahuasca and shamanic healing.

Homeless addict Kyle seeks treatment. New user Gwen becomes desperate for money.

Kyle's struggle with addiction has lead to homelessness, physical abuse, legal issues, and a possibly life-threatening condition. But his lack of ID makes it difficult for him to get help.

An artist's life turns into drug-fueled chaos. Allie deals with personal tragedy.

Frankie helps others overcome their struggles with addiction, but these are the people who help him.

Recovering addicts Frankie and Allie take on the heroin epidemic by working to save as many addicts as possible.

Every August, while Europe's desk jockeys shut off their phones and head to the beach, the junkies of Prague set up camp in the poppy fields outside the city.