DUNCANSVILLE - Two congressmen met with locals on the frontline of the opioid abuse crisis Tuesday, as legislation connected to the national drug epidemic moves toward a possible Senate hearing.
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Opioid use disorder is a chronic disease of the brain—sometimes called an addiction—characterized by the persistent use of opioids despite harmful consequences caused by their use. Patients typically have both physical dependence and loss of control over their opioid use and may experience serious consequences related to their use.
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