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A Prescription for Life? Every day in Britain a quarter million people take their fix of a drug which many doctors say is more addictive than heroin. None will be arrested - they're not breaking the law. The drug - a tranquilliser - is prescribed on the NHS. Zeinab Badawi examines disturbing evidence that Government advisers are warning doctors to stop prescribing the drug, yet last year over two million prescriptions were issued. Research LIZ MCCALLUM Producer DIANNE NELMES Editor COLIN CAMERON BBC North West
Next week you have the chance to take part in the studio debate on the risks of legalised drug-pushing. Ring the programme on [number removed]. Lines are open until 11.00pm tonight.
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Zeinab Badawi
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Liz McCallum
Producer:
Dianne Nelmes
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