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Opinion: One overlooked way to fight opioid deaths? Give people something to do

Por: Los Angeles Times Opinion August 31, 2023

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Across the country, communities are struggling to respond to the opioid crisis, some with broader access to medical strategies and more treatment programs. Yet the national overdose death rate continues to rise, with opioid deaths in 2022 remaining at an all-time high. There are, of course, many causes of addiction, and community approaches must be multifaceted. But what if we could intervene earlier on the path to addiction? Clay County in... + full article



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