April Rovero

National Coalition against Prescription Drug Abuse

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Mother of a son, Joey, who died from an overdose involving prescription drugs; Founder and CEO of the National Coalition against Prescription Drug Abuse

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The federal Centers for Disease Control produced a  surprising finding  today about the epidemic of deaths in America from prescription pain-killers.

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The federal Centers for Disease Control produced a surprising finding today about the epidemic of deaths in America from prescription pain-killers.

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