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The Opioid Crisis' 'Frightening' Jump To Black, Urban Areas

By Marisa Peñaloza

Published March 8, 2018 at 4:00 AM CST

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Marisa Peñaloza

Marisa Peñaloza is a senior producer on the National Desk.

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