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Wednesday, 28 July 2021 10:52 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 28 July 2021 11:49 AM ]

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The US has seen a sharp spike in the number of overdose deaths across the country since the coronavirus pandemic began.

According to official estimates, deaths caused by drug overdose hit a record 93,000 people last year. The official figure translates to nearly 255 deaths every single day caused by drug abuse.

In this episode, we will delve into repercussions of addiction to find out how overdose cases affect the victims, their families and the society in general.

And we will ask "Who is to blame for the spike in overdoses? And has the government done enough to address the issue?"

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