Health Matters: Television for Life

The Opioid Crisis JUNE 20

Preview: Season 16 Episode 1610 | 30s

Millions of Americans are hooked on opioids. Some illegal, some prescribed by physicians. And it's killing this country at a rate of 130 overdose deaths a day. Our panel of doctors discuss Spokane's opioid crisis and alternatives to pain management and addiction.

Aired: 06/20/19 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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• Add Narcan to your Medicine Cabinet

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• Opioid Addiction Risk Factors

  Clip: S16 Ep1610 | 1m 59s

• Prescription Painkillers- What you need to know

  Clip: S16 Ep1610 | 2m 22s

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