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2017-08-11 -Short Attention Span Theater-

7 Things You Need To Know About The Opioid Epidemic

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-08-11 04:31|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 I have a friend who was addicted to heroin many years ago. With time, effort, and much support from friends she did manage to escape it, but even knowing all she does, it remains tempting to her. The entry seems to be due to peers, boredom and/or depression, and it doesn't take long to set the hook. I am not sure a general solution exists.

Posted by Glenmore 2017-08-11 12:16|| 2017-08-11 12:16|| Front Page Top

#2 ..eradication of the plant?

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-08-11 13:26|| 2017-08-11 13:26|| Front Page Top

#3 I strongly suspect Chinese authorities are behind the fentanyl (synthetic opioid) coming into the West.

Posted by phil_b 2017-08-11 17:09|| 2017-08-11 17:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Opium wars round 2?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-08-11 17:31|| 2017-08-11 17:31|| Front Page Top

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