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In this March 8, 2017 photo, Ashley Gardner, 34, takes a dose of methadone at Counseling Solutions of Chatsworth, Ga. Gardner, 34-year-old woman said her addiction started in the seventh grade when she wanted to numb the pain after she was sexually assaul

Georgia Gets $10.3 Million To Combat Opioid Crisis

Georgia now has millions more in federal funding for addressing prescription and opioid drug abuse. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and...

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President Donald Trump clasps hands with first lady Melania Trump as he takes the podium to speak about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H.

Watch Live: Trump, First Lady Speak At Opioid Crisis Summit In Atlanta

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headline the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Atlanta.

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President Donald Trump clasps hands with first lady Melania Trump as he takes the podium to speak about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H.

Trump, First Lady To Address Opioid Crisis At Atlanta Summit

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will discuss the opioid crisis at an Atlanta summit. The White House announced the April 24...

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U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) speaks Tuesday at the National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta.

Georgia Lawmaker Wants To Empower Pharmacists In The Fight Against Opioid Abuse

The only pharmacist serving in Congress said the opioid epidemic needs legislation that empowers his industry. Substance use disorder keeps men and...

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