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opioid crisis

Research & Technology
Patient Story

‘And so I kept living’

Sara Riemersma overdosed on pain medication. Spectrum Health saved her life. As a paramedic, she's now paying it forward, saving other lives.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • December 16, 2019
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Living with Chronic Conditions
Patient Story

‘Don’t wait to get help’

After seeking treatment for addiction during her pregnancy, a mom shares a message of hope and recovery.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • September 4, 2017
  • 5
General Health & Wellness

Trump says opioid crisis is a national emergency

The majority of overdose deaths are attributed to prescription painkillers.

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  • By: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
  • August 15, 2017
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Neuroscience

2 of 3 U.S. patients keep unused painkillers after surgery

Saving leftover pills, and not storing them correctly, could lead to opioid misuse or abuse.

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  • By: Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
  • August 8, 2017
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