Deadly Medicine

At the time of this series of reports, more people were dying from prescription drug abuse than from car accidents in Washington State. Heather Bosch exposes the top killer drug, speaks to recovering addicts and explores treatment options.
2011 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Best News Series
2011 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Investigative Reporting
(Originally aired on KIRO Radio.)
Part One: Prescription Opiates

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Desperate Addicts

Heather Bosch reporting on Deadly Medicine 3

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An Addict's Story

Heather Bosch reporting on Deadly Medicine 4

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Children Who Abuse

Heather Bosch reporting on Deadly Medicine 5

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Curbing Addiction

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