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Addiction Among Baby Boomers

Baby boomers were frequently exposed to illicit substances. See how this drug culture and other factors continue to impact their risk of developing addiction.
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What Is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful medication that has been seen in headlines across the country. To learn more about this pain medication, watch the short video.
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What Are Opioids?

According to Psychology Today, opioids are “a class of controlled pain-management drugs that contain natural or synthetic chemicals based on morphine, the active component of opium.”
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What You Should Ask Your Doctor Before Filling Painkiller Prescription

The average person probably doesn’t know what the opioid crisis means for them. If prescribed an opioid medication by their doctor, should they fill the prescription? What information should the doctor be giving them? What questions should they ask to ensure their safety and that of their family?
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The Opioid Epidemic from Two Different Viewpoints: The Living and The Dead

There’s more than one way to tell a story, especially when that story is the opioid epidemic ravaging the nation.
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What Doctors Are Doing About the Opioid Epidemic

Once believed to be helpful medications, opioids were frequently prescribed to patients for chronic pain management. Now, they have proved to be dangerous and highly addictive.
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Drugged Driving

Drunk driving has always been a topic of concern. But as more states legalize marijuana, drugged driving is becoming a growing problem.