Addicted to Painkillers? Britain's Opioid Crisis

Addicted to Painkillers? Britain's Opioid Crisis

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 16, 2020

Runtime

0h 59m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

70%

Original Title

Addicted to Painkillers? Britain's Opioid Crisis

Director

Dan Murdoch

Description

The opioid epidemic has devastated America. But what is the situation here? A new report from Public Health England raises serious concerns about Britain's own relationship with painkillers. Dr Michael Mosley embarks on an immersive journey to Britain’s opioid frontline and meets patients struggling with addiction and GPs fighting a constant battle to help those suffering from chronic pain. He also uncovers worrying evidence of people abusing over-the-counter opioids and discovers how easy it is to buy strong opioids online.