Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
OxyContin is so powerful, it is so powerful that in a very limited period of time a person who is prescribed this becomes addicted.
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Steve Lynch
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Lynch highlights the addictive nature of OxyContin and its role in the opioid crisis.

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