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Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Mike Mike grew up in a typical blue-collar family, playing street hockey and pickup football in local parks. He was always a good student and excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete in high school. During his senior year in high school, Mike had surgery to repair a broken wrist due toContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Judy Judy’s son Steve was a loving son, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Steve, a gifted musician, also excelled in sports. He earned Dean’s List status in college, and a degree in economics that led to a successful career as a financial advisor. Steve suffered a back injury asContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

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Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Britton Britton began taking opioids prescribed by his doctor at age 19 after sustaining a severe shoulder injury while serving in the U.S. Army. By age 22, Britton was addicted. Britton’s opioid use disorder was compounded by his wife’s substance use disorder and his relationships with fellow Veterans who misused prescriptionContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

This is the story of Brenda When she was 25, Brenda was in a car crash on her way to the grocery store. After the incident she needed to see numerous doctors and neurologists, and one of them gave her a prescription for opioid pain medication. Brenda doesn’t remember being warned about the risks ofContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Legendary Musician and Megawatt Star Prince Dies At 57.

On the morning of April 21, 2016, Prince, the polymathic musician who created more than 30 albums and won seven Grammy Awards over a 40-year career, is found dead in Paisley Park, his Minnesota home and recording studio. The cause of death was an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl. He was 57 years old. In theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Legendary Musician and Megawatt Star Prince Dies At 57.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

This is the story of Ann Marie Ann Marie’s son, Christopher, was a great student and a gifted baseball player, and he was very close to his mother and sister. When he was 20 years old, Christopher was in a minor car crash and was prescribed opioids for back pain following the crash. Christopher’s toleranceContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Ferndale parents charged for first-degree murder in death of 5-year-old.

The three adults were arrested for first-degree murder. Author: KING 5 Staff FERNDALE, Wash. — Three adults were arrested Thursday in connection to the death of a 5-year-old girl. According to a press release from the Ferndale Police Department, the girl died after she ingested fentanyl at her home on March 8 of this year. Her parents, MelissaContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Ferndale parents charged for first-degree murder in death of 5-year-old.”

Opioid Crisis Fridays: The Story of Adrienne from Shelby County, TN.

Adrienne I lost my mom February of 2019. She died at age 62 from an infection which resulted from her final surgery to get rid of the pain. Over the years, she underwent several surgeries, including back surgery, pain device implants, ankle fusion and more. The pain was always present and moved whenever one issueContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: The Story of Adrienne from Shelby County, TN.”