Explore Health
The Opioid Epidemic
Season 1 Episode 3 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Ron Harr talks with Tracy Patterson and Dr. John Standridge about the Opioid Epidemic
In Tennessee in 2015, there were more prescriptions for opioids than there are people in the state. When the number of people dying of opioid overdose is greater than the number dying in car crashes, it's an issue that we need to address. Host Ron Harr discusses the Opioid Epidemic with alcohol and drug abuse counselor Tracy Patterson and addictionologist Dr. John Standridge.
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Explore Health is a local public television program presented by WTCI PBS
Major funding for Explore Health is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Explore Health
The Opioid Epidemic
Season 1 Episode 3 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
In Tennessee in 2015, there were more prescriptions for opioids than there are people in the state. When the number of people dying of opioid overdose is greater than the number dying in car crashes, it's an issue that we need to address. Host Ron Harr discusses the Opioid Epidemic with alcohol and drug abuse counselor Tracy Patterson and addictionologist Dr. John Standridge.
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