Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic

Year 2018Episode 3130 minSep 20, 2018
Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic

Are we hooked on opioids? Millions in Britain are taking powerful prescription painkillers that many experts argue are ineffective when it comes to reducing long-term chronic pain. Tonight explores the scale of this silent epidemic in Britain, the comparisons being made with the crisis in America and the experiences of people in Britain who are struggling with addiction and dependency.

Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic has aired on Sep 20, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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