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Mother sees hope amid opioid crisis

Long-time FED UP! supporter, Emily Walden, shares the loss of her son with CNN. Emily testified to the FDA about the dangers of Opana ER, the drug that took her son’s life and was recently pulled from the market.

He loved his country, and his country failed him. He should not have had access to this very dangerous and highly addictive drug. Too many mothers have gotten a knock on their door saying their child will never come home again. Too many children have had their lives cut short, families destroyed, communities left in ruins

Read the full story here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/09/health/mother-opioid-crisis-opana-er/

CNN – 06/09/2017