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Published on: 2017-09-12
Why Are Opioid Painkillers Legal But Marijuana Isn't?
There is a bottom line people lose sight of when discussing the opioid crisis sweeping the country: Millions of Americans experience chronic pain every day. They need help, and painkillers created using opioids are highly effective.
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