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Opioid addictions claim lives, recovery possible

November 28, 2017 12:00 AM
The opioid epidemic has reached national public health emergency status, killing more people per year than gun violence. Opioids include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, as well as more potent drugs like heroin and fentanyl. (Haley Mosher)
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New laws combat Utah opioid epidemic

July 31, 2017 12:00 AM
Tennyson Cecchini died at age 33 of an opioid overdose. His parents, Dennis and Celeste, worked closely with Rep. LaVar Christensen, R-Salt Lake, on HB286. (Dennis Cecchini)
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HB284: Minors with substance abuse problems to get second chance

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Abigail Norton
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