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Martin Heinrich: “We should all be concerned because the nature of the epidemic is changing significantly from just the prescription…”

On the recordMarch 28, 2023
We should all be concerned because the nature of the epidemic is changing significantly from just the prescription misuse to now cartels driving fentanyl.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich discusses the evolving opioid epidemic and its impact on communities.

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