Addiction (2018)
Discover how opioid addiction affects the brain and how evidencebased treatments are saving lives. Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with addiction and follow the cuttingedge 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 addictionthe deadliest in U. S. history. Now, science is revealing how addiction affects the brain, and top experts are gathering evidence about how we should address our drug problem, from embracing evidencebased treatments, to rethinking public policies. (Premiered October 17, 2018)
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