In this Dispatches film, award-winning filmmakers Brian Woods and Kate Blewett reveal the devastating impact that illegal drugs have on neglected children, whose childhoods are blighted by chaos.
It's estimated that around 350,000 children in the UK have parents with a serious drug problem - with 10 babies being born to heroin-addicted mothers every day. Yet in contrast to the billions of pounds spent on helping the users themselves, there is a serious lack of specialist help for their children - many of whom are at serious risk.
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On TV
First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 03 November 2008 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 03 November 2008 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
