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Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription Drug Addiction

From5 Live Investigates


Prescription Drug Addiction

From5 Live Investigates

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The British Medical Association has told 5 live Investigates it wants urgent action to tackle prescription drug addiction. It's calling for a 24 hour helpline, specialist treatment services across the UK and more information for doctors about withdrawal. The drugs include Benzodiazepines which are generally prescribed for severe anxiety and insomnia. 10 million prescriptions for them were issued in England alone last year and there are estimates that more than a quarter of million people are using the drugs long term - even though in most cases they should only be prescribed for up to four weeks. 5 live Investigates has spoken to people who have been using the drugs for decades.
Released:
Oct 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues