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Face Of An Addict

Face Of An Addict

DRUG ABUSE & ADDICTION AMONG MEDICAL DOCTORS

1968•26m
Documentary

This short film takes a look at addiction and whom it affects, specifically those in the medical profession. It was sponsored in the interest of the medical profession by Winthrop Laboratories Limited

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Crawley Films

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EN

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Released

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