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Everyday Americans

Everyday Americans: Opioids and the Next Generation

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service News Internet

Available for over a year

The opioid epidemic in America is hurting all levels of society. In Louisville, Kentucky, drug overdose related deaths are twice the national average. What will the impact be on the next generation? We hear of babies born addicted as a result of their mothers’ drug use, an inspiring school choir and the families finding ways to face up to the epidemic. A mother is campaigning to hold pharmaceutical companies to account and citizens, faith groups and politicians are responding to the crisis.

(Photo: Troy Garver was hooked on OxyCodone and jailed for selling morphine pills. He has a chance to avoid going back to jail by staying clean. Credit: Getty Images) Show less

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