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Opioid addictions claim lives, recovery possible
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
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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