The Bay Area’s Hidden Epidemic

Too young to hurt: The forgotten victims of the opioid epidemic

By Hakimuddin Radhanpurwala The first thing you can imagine is a trembling mother, curled up on a stained couch, pitching silence in a dark room imbued with remorse and regret. Her hands catch the pill bottle—a habitual interaction—and one by one, promises, relief, and euphoria fulfill the woman’s unsustained desires. But inside her womb, a […] The post Too young to hurt: The forgotten victims of the opioid epidemic appeared first on Danville Sa…

The Bay Area’s hidden epidemic

By Ayush Banerjee It is happening in school bathrooms, public parks, and even inside people’s homes. The opioid crisis, often linked with distant cities or rural states, has taken firm root in the Bay Area. But while the toll continues to rise, much of the damage is happening quietly and out of public view. This […] The post The Bay Area’s hidden epidemic appeared first on Livermore Vine.