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February 5th, 2014
08:50 AM ET
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The battle against heroin addiction

Philip Seymour Hoffman lost his battle with heroin. Ric Curtis has spent decades studying the drug's destructive power. Dr. Drew Pinsky is fighting to help those who are addicted. On AC360 Later they discussed heroin’s deadly impact.

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February 5th, 2014
12:26 AM ET
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Treating heroin addiction

Some of the images in this report are disturbing to watch.

Tracey Helton Mitchell is a self-described suburban mom raising three young children. But 15 years ago she was a junkie living on the streets of San Francisco. At thetime she said she fully expected to die of an overdose. She allowed herself to be filmed for a documentary called "Black Tar Heroin." Anderson takes a look at that film and speaks to Tracey about how her life has changed.

Anderson spoke with Dr. Drew Pinsky about the challenges of treating patients addicted to heroin.

 

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February 5th, 2014
12:23 AM ET
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's final hours

We are learning more about what may have been Philip Seymour Hoffman's final drug deal. Jason Carroll retraces the locations where the actor was last seen, who he was with and how much money he withdrew from an ATM.

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February 5th, 2014
12:23 AM ET
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Law enforcement struggles with the heroin epidemic

Heroin use is soaring in the U.S. That's despite police spending decades working to get the drug off the streets. Anderson spoke with the chair of the Anthropology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former undercover DEA agent Michael Levine about the battle against the drug

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February 4th, 2014
12:18 AM ET
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Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman

Anderson takes a look back at the life and career of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

 

 
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February 4th, 2014
12:00 AM ET
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Philip Seymour Hoffman and the heroin epidemic

The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman comes as authorities warn heroin addiction in the U.S. is soaring. Anderson discussed the problem with Dr. Drew Pinsky who says the rising price of prescription pills is forcing more drug abusers to "graduate to heroin."
Gary Tuchman visited a rehab center where the director says he cannot remember ever seeing as many people coming in addicted to heroin.
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