Introduction and presentation of the marathon
Where does opium come from?
It comes from the poppy.
What are the principal diseases that can be transmitted by used needles ?
HIV and Hepatitis C
What element is in the center of our poster ?
Poppy bulbs
Who was targeted as the main responsible for the opioid crisis ?
Purdue Pharma (and their agencies)
What was the name of the person we interviewed ?
What is the total distance of the marathon?
64 kilometers
What percentage of the 600.000 drug related death were linked to opioids ?
80%
What can we see below the element in the center ?
A road lined by the emblematic palm trees of Los Angeles
How many legal actions were taken in total ?
More than 3000
What did he start by taking ?
Cigarettes
Which molecule was isolated from opium in the 19th century?
Morphine
Name 2 of the principal health problems linked to opioids
Slowed heart rate
Nausea
Slowing of breathing
Extremely unpleasant withdrawal symptoms
Where is the logo on the poster ?
What does CDC stands for ?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What word does he use to describe how he feels at the end ?
Guilty
Why was the number 64 chosen for the marathon route?
To represent the 64,000 deaths caused by opioids in 2025.
Name 1 consequence of opioids on a social aspect ?
High number of children placed in foster care
OR
Social isolation
How many palm trees can we see on the poster ?
We can see 6 palm trees
What is the name of the analgesic meant to replace opioids based medications ?
Suterizin
How much money has he spent on opioids ?
Approximately 15.000$
What is the goal of the marathon event in relation to the opioid problem?
To raise awareness about opioid addiction, encourage people to take action, and support addicted people
What are the consequences of the opioids crisis on the economy ?
In General : a decline in the male workforce. For the worker : less productivity , chronic absenteeism , more workplace accidents.
Where is located the box that give the key figure about the danger of opioids ?
The box is at the top right of the poster
What was released in 2023 , how is it useful and what is its limit ?
A genetic test , useful to reduce opioids misuses , it's main limitation is that someone could have "the wrong genome"