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Season 1 • Episode 26 • Benzos: Young America Hooked
60 Minutes+ Season 1, Episode 26: Benzos: Young America Hooked
In 2020, 91 million prescriptions were written for anti-anxiety drugs known as benzos. These drugs can be addictive and withdrawing from them can be grueling. 60 Minutes+ investigates how Xanax upended the lives of three young Americans. Watch 60 Minutes+ Season 1, Episode 26 Benzos: Young America Hooked in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of 60 Minutes+ Season 1, Episode 26 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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