Addiction
Season 45 Episode 12 | 53m 27s
Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with addiction and follow the cutting-edge 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 addiction—the deadliest in U.S. history.
Aired: 09/25/18
Expires: 10/16/27
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Opioids Beneath the Streets
Sewage-sampling robots are delivering near real-time data about a community’s drug usage.
Finding Alternatives to Opioids
As the opioid crisis continues, doctors are exploring other ways of fighting pain.
Easing the Pain of Withdrawl
A new device can help opioid patients detox by getting them over the painful withdrawal.
Can Cocaine Make Your Ears Rot?
Cocaine is being mixed with a dangerous drug called levamisole that can destroy earlobes.
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