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America’s Secret Weapon Against Opioids?

Did you know there’s a medication that can cut opioid overdose deaths by 38%—but barely anyone in the U.S. uses it? It’s called buprenorphine, and it’s helped people like Mallory turn their lives around. But old-school thinking and stigma mean most folks never get the chance. Even though it’s easier than ever to get, doctors and recovery programs still treat it like cheating. Meanwhile, overdose deaths keep climbing. Why are we ignoring a proven solution? #AddictionRecovery #OpioidCrisis #MentalHealth #Stigma #Healthcare #Health