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Behind the Epidemic of Opioid Abuse in the US

Last year more Americans died from drug overdoses than ever before.

12/15/2016 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Behind the Epidemic of Opioid Abuse in the US

Clip: 12/15/2016 | 14m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Last year more Americans died from drug overdoses than ever before.

What's behind this epidemic of opioid abuse and what will it take to bring it under control? We discuss the issue with a panel of experts and medical professionals.

12/15/2016 | Rating NR

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