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In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So why aren\u2019t doctors prescribing them more?<\/p>\n

This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.<\/p>\n

Our director is Elena Moore, and our\u00a0executive producer is Courtney Dorning.<\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show\u2019s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.<\/p>\n

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In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So why aren\u2019t doctors prescribing them more?<\/p>\n

This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.<\/p>\n

Our director is Elena Moore, and our\u00a0executive producer is Courtney Dorning.<\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show\u2019s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. 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