BRAINBOX ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF TLC’S METH: KISS OF DEATH ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
BrainBox Entertainment announced today that the world premiere of the new hour-long documentary METH: KISS OF DEATH will air on Sunday, November 5th, at 9:00 PM EST on TLC. METH: KISS OF DEATH is the first program to thoroughly chronicle and explain the phenomenon known as “meth-mouth,” the term used to describe the extreme decay of teeth and gums that is induced by methamphetamine (commonly referred to as “crystal meth”) use. The documentary also will show how the dental profession can respond to this growing problem.
The program explores the lives of several abusers of the drug in various stages of the condition, as several dentists specializing in “meth-mouth” treatment evaluate their cases. Using original footage along with 3D animation, the special transports the viewer inside the mouths of individuals who will be left toothless as a result of their addiction.
METH: KISS OF DEATH illustrates the startling side effects of the drug methamphetamine that accumulate when addicts neglect oral hygiene. While the drug itself contains several toxic ingredients including ammonia and lithium, many doctors do not believe that the chemicals are the main cause for the corrosion of the teeth. The “meth” user does not brush or floss, nor often hydrate properly – with the exception of sugary drinks consumed to feed their huge craving for sweets.
The drug’s reach has penetrated all socio-economic levels throughout the country, but certain areas seem to be harder hit than others. METH: KISS OF DEATH introduces past and present abusers in towns in Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, and New Mexico, where dentists have begun to re-focus their practice on this condition. Dr. Stephen Wagner and Dr. Charles Tatlock have launched a formal study at the University of New Mexico to investigate the oral effects of “crystal meth.” “You are seeing a normal decay process in hyperactive drive,” explains Dr. Wagner. “We are trying to make the public and the dental profession more aware so we get to a point where it becomes a treatable problem, or even a preventable problem. There is life after meth.”
“It’s riveting to see how something like ‘meth-mouth’ knows no boundaries and can easily strike all walks of life,” said Nick Panagopulos, BrainBox Entertainment President. “And these dentists, who are making strides in research and treatments, give hope to those currently suffering.”
Those profiled in METH: KISS OF DEATH include
- Christie Michaels, a young mother recovering from a 3-year addiction to methamphetamine at Second Chances, a residential rehabilitation program for women in Woodstock, Georgia
- Kenneth Moore, who has a 22-year meth addiction and is currently serving a sentence for a drug-related offense in a rural Tennessee prison.
- Lisa Vaughn, a New Mexico woman coping with the “meth-mouth” consequences of her twenty years of being hooked on methamphetamines.
METH: KISS OF DEATH is produced for TLC by BrainBox Entertainment, LLC. Pamela Deutsch is Executive Producer for TLC. Nick Panagopulos is the Executive Producer for BrainBox Entertainment, LLC.