Display aims to shine light on woes of pill addiction

Display aims to shine light on woes of pill addiction
If we want to stop the cycle of addiction, abuse, and all the terrible things that flow from that, we have to stop it right here” at the community level. John Tharp, the Lucas County sheriff, said law enforcement has to enforce the laws, but also needs …
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The changing face of heroin abuse: Martha's story
Like many addicts, Williams found the supply of pills was dwindling on the streets. As Kentucky lawmakers, doctors and law enforcement started working together to stop the illegal push of the prescriptions, users turned to the less expensive opiate …
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Patients caution lawmakers about role of pain medications
Andres and other patients with chronic pain said they are afraid they will no longer be able to get their medications if access to opiates is too severely restricted in an effort to stop the addiction epidemic. "Pain is a real disease, and it … Cindy …
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