Everyday Americans: Opioids and the Next Generation
What America’s addiction crisis means for kids.
The opioid epidemic in America is hurting all levels of society. In Louisville, Kentucky, drug overdose related deaths are twice the national average. What will the impact be on the next generation? We hear of babies born addicted as a result of their mothers’ drug use, an inspiring school choir and the families finding ways to face up to the epidemic. A mother is campaigning to hold pharmaceutical companies to account and citizens, faith groups and politicians are responding to the crisis.
(Photo: Troy Garver was hooked on OxyCodone and jailed for selling morphine pills. He has a chance to avoid going back to jail by staying clean. Credit: Getty Images)
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Helping families affected by the US opioid crisis
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The babies born dependent on drugs
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- Sun 28 Oct 2018 03:06GMT´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service except News Internet
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