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Ron Wyden: “Oregon has the dubious distinction of ranking fourth worst for abuse and misuse of opioids in the country.”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
Oregon has the dubious distinction of ranking fourth worst for abuse and misuse of opioids in the country.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights Oregon's critical opioid abuse statistics.

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