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Radio 4,3 mins

What is it like to be addicted to prescription drugs?

Woman's Hour

Available for over a year

In a new series of 'The Fix', Millie Chowles reports on prescription painkillers. She speaks to Helen who was abusing strong prescription painkillers for back pain and unable to stop. If you’re taking painkillers on prescription you must speak to your doctor before coming off them or cutting down.

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