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In recent years, the proliferation of prescription opiate painkillers, such as Percocet, Oxycontin, Vicodin, and others, has spurred an increase in opiate addiction. When addicts can no longer obtain their pills, they often turn to heroin, a cheaper street opiate\u2014in fact, it is so cheap that many who could still purchase prescription pills also switch to heroin. Among the many problems caused by using either kind of opiate is overdose, which frequently leads to death. Susan Salomone\u2019s son Justin, who struggled with opiate addiction for ten years, was among those who died from an overdose, leading Mrs. Salomone to start \u201cDrug Crisis in Our Backyard,\u201d a community action organization that provides resources for dealing with addiction. In this RadioRotary interview, Mrs. Salomone tells Justin\u2019s story and presents the facts about opiate addiction.\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiorotary/support