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Hundreds of thousands Americans have survived serious brain injuries only to be trapped in what's called a "minimally conscious state." Most will never emerge, but the sleeping pill Ambien is offering new hope for a lucky few. Anderson Cooper reports. Air Date: Nov 25, 2007

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