The opioid crisis in Alabama continues to affect the lives of many
What are opioids? They are drugs that relieve pain and can be either prescription or illegal. Opioids are heroin, morphine, codeine, fentanyl, methadone, oxycodone, hydromorphone and hydrocodone.
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