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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