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Season 45 Episode 12: Addiction

Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with addiction and follow the cutting-edge work of doctors and scientists as they investigate why addiction is not a moral failing, but a chronic, treatable medical condition. Easy access to drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and even prescription medications like OxyContin has fueled an epidemic of addiction—the deadliest in U.S. history.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

53

Episodes:

1029

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

55 min

First Air:

1974

Rating:

7.1