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You have heard that the Opioid Addiction has reached epidemic proportions but what does that mean?<\/p>\n

Read this article<\/a> to see the statistics that show why opioid addiction is considered an epidemic and learn about the contributing factors that led to today\u2019s struggle with addiction.<\/p>\n

Pay special attention to points 8 – 10 about doctor-prescribed opioids and read our suggested 3 Steps to Preventing Opioid Dependence in your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You have heard that the Opioid Addiction has reached epidemic proportions but what does that mean? 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