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On the recordFebruary 26, 2018
I heard from a mother who felt helpless as her son experienced addiction. He sought help. He struggled with relapse and tragically died of an opioid overdose.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the tragic consequences of opioid addiction through a mother's story.

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