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Families write honest obituaries to speak truth about drug overdoses
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Families write honest obituaries to speak truth about drug overdoses
Description
March 16, 2021
More families are writing honest obituaries to shed light on drug addiction, especially highly toxic opioids. Kendra Slugoski speaks to families who say the honesty is aimed at ending the stigma around the issue.
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Families write honest obituaries to speak truth about drug overdoses
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March 16, 2021
More families are writing honest obituaries to shed light on drug addiction, especially highly toxic opioids. Kendra Slugoski speaks to families who say the honesty is aimed at ending the stigma around the issue.
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