Professional athletes, particularly football players, are often caught up in the opioid epidemic, typically because of the heavy amounts of painkillers they are given in order to play at the pro level. This New York Times story describes their harrowing experiences: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/02/sports/nfl-opioids-.html…
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Street Roots covers MAT efforts in Clackamas county
Street Roots reporter Amanda Waldroupe does a terrific job in this story on Clackamas County’s efforts to bring medication-assisted treatment to those in need. Among others, she interviews CODA Deputy Director Alison Noice.
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