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PBS News Hour

Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used

Season 2024 Episode 355 | 10m 21s

In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any other illegal drug. But promising treatments that could help people curb their drinking are barely being used. William Brangham reports.

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