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Drugs Map of Britain - 2016

Episode 2: Manchester: Heroin Haters

Duration: 17 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

In this episode of Drugs Map of Britain, we meet a group of men who use violence to deal with, what they say, is the growing heroin problem in their area. Every week, they collect discarded needles and believe those responsible must be punished. But how do they justify their actions, and why do heroin addicts in particular face so much prejudice and stigma? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Livvy Haydock
Director:
Suemay Oram
Producer:
Suemay Oram
Deputy Editor:
Claire Hughes
Production Manager:
Fatima Sesay
Production Coordinator:
Victoria Smith

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