The President says the opioid crisis is a National Emergency and vows to fight the ongoing crisis in our country.

To help fight the opioid crisis, every public library and YMCA in the United States could soon have the overdose-reversing drug Narcan.

Almost 48,000 last year due to overdosing on opioids.

I have known several people addicted to opioids and it is an addiction they will do almost anything to get the drug. And continually wanting more and more.

The Elderly are especially vulnerable to this drug as it may be given to treat pain and then they never get off of it.

If you are addicted to drugs and want to get off, there is help available for you. Call 877-522-1145

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