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Is the Opioid Epidemic Forcing a New Attitude toward Addiction?
America faces an epidemic of overdose deaths from prescription pain medications as well as illegal heroin. We hear how new thinking about drug addiction has led to new ways for doctors and the pharmaceutical industry to deal with drug addiction.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAmerica faces an epidemic of overdose deaths from prescription pain medications as well as illegal heroin. We hear how new thinking about drug addiction has led to new ways for doctors and the pharmaceutical industry to deal with drug addiction.
Later on the program, America's World Champion soccer team complains about equal pay… for women.
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3 storiesObama Meets with Asian Leaders during Nuclear Summit
Fifty-six world leaders are in Washington today for President Obama's final nuclear security summit. One major issue is North Korea's recent provocations. This morning, the President met privately with the President of South Korea and the Prime Minister of Japan. David Nakamura covers the White House for the Washington Post .
Read the story7 minA Deadly Epidemic and New Rules for Drug Addiction
"Drug abuse" has long been criminalized, but drug addiction is now recognized as a medical problem, and it's taking a staggering toll. Overdose deaths from opioids — prescription painkillers, as well as heroin -- are breaking records. Doctors and the pharmaceutical industry have both been part of the problem.
Read the story33 minFemale Players Sue US Soccer over Wages
Equal pay for women is required by American law but it's hardly a reality, and the inequity is especially conspicuous when it comes to sports.
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