Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Heroin Use on the Rise

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apparent overdose over the weekend has shocked the nation. Turns out, there’s been a big spike in heroin use around the country, from tiny towns in Vermont to right here in Los Angeles. We find out why.

By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apparent overdose over the weekend has shocked the nation. Turns out, there’s been a big spike in heroin use around the country, from tiny towns in Vermont to right here in Los Angeles. We find out why.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Andrew Walsh
Too Beautiful to Live
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Richard Rawson
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Heroin Use on the Rise

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apparent overdose over the weekend has shocked the nation. Turns out, there’s been a big spike in heroin use around the country, from tiny towns in Vermont to right here in Los Angeles. We find out why.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Heroin Use on the Rise

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apparent overdose over the weekend has shocked the nation. Turns out, there’s been a big spike in heroin use around the country, from tiny towns in Vermont to right here in Los Angeles. We find out why.

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