Surgeon general’s report urges action on addiction crisis

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Surgeon general’s report calls for response to addiction crisis.

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is warning Americans of the prevalence of substance abuse and the risks of not addressing it. His new report describes the lethal impact and widespread scope of addiction. William Brangham speaks with Murthy for more on why so few people find effective treatment, the stigma around addiction and the corresponding medical and legal costs of the problem.

AIR DATE 11/24/16

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