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Thousands die from opioid overdoses in Florida each year. Could Medicaid expansion save lives?

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2024-04-10

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2024-04-10

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Joanna Smith

04-11

Methadone is a miracle cure for people out there who can’t see their way to being clean. It gave me my life back and I have 20 years of life without any illegal substances. I love my life now. If you don’t know about it please stay in your own lane.

Be The Change

04-10

It's illicit fentanyl overdoses, not opioids. Correct Use Doesn't Equal Abuse. Stop Punishing Pain Patients!

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