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Young Painkiller Addicts Switch to Heroin, and Overdose Rates Rise

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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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