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Rural Communities Struggle with the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

Sep 19, 2018

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Video: Rural Communities Struggle with the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

Over two decades ago, pain killers derived from synthetic morphine were seen as a miracle drug for patients coping with chronic pain. Since then, numerous forms of synthesized narcotics have made their way into doctors’ offices and pharmacies. According to the Centers for Disease Control, as the numbers of opioids increased, so did addiction rates. The Trump Administration has declared the problem a public health emergency.

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