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American Addiction

More Americans die from drug doses than car crashes or gun fatalities. The majority of the deaths involve the use of heroin or prescription painkillers. Over the past year, Ian Pannell has followed a number of addicts as they try to kick the habit.

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Fri 9 Dec 201600:30GMT
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  • Fri 18 Nov 201621:30GMT
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