USA: Death on PrescriptionARTE Reportage

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Opioid drugs are now the biggest cause of death for the under 50s in the US, ahead of traffic accidents and firearms. The highly addictive OxyContin, prescribed as a painkiller has led to addiction and contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic.


  • Director :
    • Valérie Defert
  • Author :
    • Valérie Defert
  • Country :
    • France
  • Year :
    • 2018

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