The opioid epidemic is devastating – but it’s also saving lives

While the opioid epidemic has been devastating to many families in our community, it has also been SAVING lives by providing an increase in organ donation.

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News Center 7 Anchor Kate Bartley looks at this silver lining to the opioid crisis when she talks to Miami Valley families on both sides of organ donation Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m. on News Center 7. 

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