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LONG ISLAND ADDICTED

Clip: 3/15/2018 | 6m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

The opioid epidemic is exploding on Long Island with overdoses claiming lives.

The opioid epidemic is exploding on Long Island with overdoses claiming a record number of lives in the area. The startling statistics in this community are contributing to a nationwide crisis. Nassau County Executive, Laura Curran, is here with the details on the problem and an update on the fight to end addiction on Long Island.

03/15/2018

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