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Philadelphia Inquirer    March 8, 2019

The opioid crisis continues to shock with its persistence and casualties. Last year, about 1,100 people died of overdose in the city.

One fact that should bring people to a standstill — if only for a minute — is this: The Department of Public Health recently estimated that between 50,000 and 100,000 people in Philadelphia use heroin. That doesn’t even cover those misusing prescription opioids and other drugs.

Click to read the entire editorial opinion: Why aren’t slots for opioid treatment filled? City tries to turn the tide. | Editorial