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WVIA Special Presentations
Battling Opioids: A Project of Pennsylvania Public Media
Season 2018
Episode 17
The opioid crisis has become a nationwide issue. It was declared a disaster emergency in Pennsylvania by Governor Wolf in January 2018. Pennsylvania's Public Television Stations (PPT), are confronting this crisis head-on. Through the collaborative, statewide efforts, Pennsylvania citizens will see stories of hope and survival, and have access and information on where to get help.
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