Unhinged Episode 3: "Stigma and Silence"

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Addiction affects millions of South Africans.

Yet for many people, asking for help remains one of the hardest steps to take and experts are warning stigma is keeping so many families trapped in silence.

In the lead-up to "Drug Addiction Awareness Day", we're looking at substance abuse from every possible angle and roping in the experts all around Gauteng.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
16 Jun English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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