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How Many People Take and Misuse Prescription Opioids?

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Sep 5, 2017

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For the first time in our history, more adults are dying from overdoses than from car accidents or gun violence. New statistics shine a light on the reasons behind the tragic trend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 5, 2017

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