Comedian Russell Brand speaks to UK MPs on drug addiction | Reuters

Comedian Russell Brand speaks to UK MPs on drug addiction | Reuters:

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is seen addressing the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee in a still image taken from video in central London April 24, 2012. Brand told the British government on Tuesday that it needs to adopt a pragmatic approach to address the social issues that lead young people to take drugs.

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By Li-mei Hoang

LONDON | Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:41pm EDT

(Reuters) - Comedian and actor Russell Brand told the British government on Tuesday that it needs to adopt a pragmatic approach to address the social issues that lead young people to take drugs.