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Ending the opioid crisis

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Since the 1990’s the U.S. has been battling an epidemic of non-medical opioid use that has claimed nearly half a million lives. In 2021 alone, over 80 thousand people died from opioid overdose. On The Point, we talk with addiction specialist Dr. Holly Geyerabout her book Ending the Crisis, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid UseMindy Todd hosts.

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.