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Politically Speaking - Opioid Epidemic

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Episode #1929 - Opioid Epidemic
Addiction has long been treated in the criminal justice system as a crime and only a crime. Courts in Michiana are trying some new approaches to help addicts get the necessary treatment they need
Original Airdate: May 14, 2017

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    In this episode, we talk with Prosecutor Ken Cotter and Attorney Tammy Keirn about the ongoing opioid crisis and how they courts deal with addiction.

    Guests

    1. Ken CotterProsecutorSt. Joseph County Indiana
    2. Tammy M. KeirnAttorneyMiner & Lemon LLP
    3. Sarah FentemDigital ProducerSide Effects Public Media, WFYI