Heroin Epidemic Increasingly Seeps Into Public View

3/13/2016

This article from The New York Times discusses the growing heroin epidemic in the United States and how it is increasingly becoming a visible problem affecting communities across the country. The article highlights specific incidents and examples of the impact of heroin addiction, including the rising number of overdose deaths and the strain it is putting on emergency services and public health resources. It also addresses the factors contributing to the spread of the epidemic, such as the accessibility of prescription painkillers and the lack of resources for drug treatment. Overall, the article sheds light on the severity and consequences of the heroin epidemic and its effect on public health and safety.

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