Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to explore the increasing epidemic of

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the increasing epidemic of heroin and opioid abuse and addiction in the Midwest. This will introduce you to not only understanding the nature of the drug problem but also to understand the history of drug abuse.
Instructions
Complete the following steps:
Watch the video Finding the Fix: Heroin’s Hold on the HeartlandLinks to an external site..
There are some prompts for you to verify that you are over 18 before you will be able to view the video.
Select “I understand and wish to proceed” on the video in order to view it.
If you are under 18 please seek parental approval before watching.
Published on Sep 29, 2016, this video deals with the difficult subject that may have affected friends and loved ones.
Video Descriiption: Heroin addiction along the shared borders of southern Ohio, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky has sparked an unprecedented increase in overdose deaths and contractions of HIV and Hepatitis C. Finding the Fix explores the increasing epidemic of heroin and opioid abuse and addiction in the Midwest — produced by WFIU/WTIU in partnership with a team from Northern Kentucky University, Indiana University, and Franklin College.
By using the video, articles, and your textbook discussion respond to the following in a 2-page paper or 6 PowerPoint slides:
Explain how heroin is manufactured.
How does heroin affect the brain and individual?
How does heroin affect family and law enforcement?
Which treatment plan and state do you believe is handling this epidemic most effectively and why?