Young Painkiller Addicts Switch to Heroin, and Overdose Rates Rise
As the street price of pain pills like OxyContin has soared, some teens and young adults are turning to heroin for a cheaper high. Addiction specialists say this trend is leading to a growing number of overdoses in wealthier areas of California, including Orange County.
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