EPISODE · Nov 6, 2019 · 10 MIN
50 Years Of 'Sesame Street:' Show Addresses Addiction With New Muppet
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Georgia is among the top 11 states when it comes to most prescription opioid overdose deaths . President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national public health emergency in 2017. Earlier this year, state agencies received $10.3 million in federal funding to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and overdose. While federal funding could make a dent in adult dependency, Sesame Street aims to support children affected by parental addiction.
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Georgia is among the top 11 states when it comes to most prescription opioid overdose deaths . President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national public health emergency in 2017. Earlier this year, state agencies received $10.3 million in federal funding to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and overdose. While federal funding could make a dent in adult dependency, Sesame Street aims to support children affected by parental addiction.
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50 Years Of 'Sesame Street:' Show Addresses Addiction With New Muppet
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