Heroin addictions on the rise in Douglas County

Douglas County narcotics officers say they are seeing a big jump in opiate addictions. Opiates are found in prescription drugs such as oxycodone and in street drugs like heroin.

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capri - 1/13/2012 5:00 PM

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as a parent of a young man who traveled that horrible road, it's a devastating addition that you will battle the rest of your life. Every single day, every single minute. Parents, pray for your children to not make that choice of just trying it one time. It can ruin your children's lives and also yours.

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