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A single mother is prescribed a controversial anti-depressant called Distral and quickly becomes dependent, but discovers that giving up the drug causes terrible side-effects. Unable to find support for her plight, she mounts a personal crusade against the pharmaceutical company who produce the pills.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upDec 5, 2001
Synopsis
Lorraine Landry has been prescribed a new antidepressant drug, Distral, but when she stops taking it, she suffers severe withdrawal symptoms leading to an attempted suicide.
Guest stars: Marsha Thomason (Tina Harford)
- E2 Episode 2Dec 12, 2001
Synopsis
Having persuaded his sister to have chemotherapy for cancer, Stuart is dismayed by her rapid decline. His own vulnerability leads him to seek out Lorraine, drawn to her honesty and passion.
- E3 Episode 3Dec 19, 2001
Synopsis
After the death of his sister, Stuart's breakdown leaves him incapable of work. In a moving reversal, he seeks support from Lorraine and together they concentrate on the fight against Distral.
Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Shergold
Steven Mackintosh
Christine Tremarco
Bill Paterson
Anton Lesser
Dearbhla Molloy
Jennifer Hennessy
Anthony Howell
Terence Harvey
Jan Harvey
