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Overdoses Spur Plea From Mothers for More Treatment

Overdoses spur plea from mothers for more treatment
The sheer size of the death toll — coupled with the passing of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who had a potent mix of drugs, including heroin, in his system — has cast the narcotic into the public spotlight as a burgeoning public health …
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Opiates, a love story
As part of an ongoing series about opiate addiction on the Island, John met with The Times to share his journey into the abyss, his repeated attempts to climb out, and the daily challenges, and victories, in his recovery. John B. is not his real …
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