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Unhinged: Episode 5: "There's a lot of functioning addicts out there"

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Families living with addiction often find themselves trapped in a cycle of fear, guilt and uncertainty.

And while many believe they have no choice but to wait for a loved one to seek help, experts say that's one of the biggest myths surrounding addiction.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...
18 Jun English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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