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Julia Brownley: Veterans are often placated with 'cocktails' of prescription drugs, including powerful and addictive opiates.

On the recordApril 16, 2018
Veterans are often placated with 'cocktails' of prescription drugs, including powerful and addictive opiates.
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Julia Brownley
Democratic · California

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Brownley critiques the current prescription practices for veterans' healthcare.

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