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The Opioid Epidemic

MKearns

Published on July 9, 2017

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There have been many addictions and epidemics in American society. In the 1990's it was the Aids epidemic. One which devastated much of the population. There was much debate over a cure and to contract it was certain death at the time!

Various substance abuse addictions cropped up periodically. There was the lighter Marijuana and heavier Heroin addiction. Bennies and Uppers were common as many especially younger people experimented with getting a "high".

It got to the point of sniffing glue and even gasoline fumes to seek an addicted stimulation. One has to guard home pills and medicines from potential theft. Children have been known to take quantities to school and sell to their "friends" on the side. We remove and destroy labels of medicine bottles to foil "dumpster diving" information!

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The latest epidemic which has taken the country by storm in the Opioid epidemic. Cocktail mixes of OxyContin and other drugs have been infesting our nations' youth in a virtual epidemic.

In rust belt states like Ohio the abuse has skyrocketed. This has been facilitated by job loss depression due to enterprise moving out of the country. Foster homes housing affected children have been swamped to capacity and spill overs are having to sleep in available vacant public office buildings!

Like every industry Drug enforcement and containment as part of a growing need can be mined for affiliate investment opportunities.

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