Confidential File: Barbiturates
Genres
Overview
A filmed sequence dramatizes the problems addressed in the program: the story of a working mother addicted to barbiturates initially prescribed by her doctor.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
30 min
Release Date
1955-01-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Paul Coates
Host
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