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Brian Mann

THE TRUTH ABOUT: People addicted to opioids rarely get life saving medications that may change - Caught on Camera

Methadone and other opioid-addiction medications are proven to save lives. But most people addicted to fentanyl, heroin and pain pills never get medical treatment. (Kevin D. Liles/AP)

Doctors and researchers have known for decades that safe, easy-to-use medications are a game-changer for people addicted to opioids.

Buprenorphine and methadone reduce cravings for opioids and ease withdrawal symptoms, helping people avoid relapses and deadly overdoses.

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