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My mom died a few years ago from a drug overdose. how do i avoid that happening to me?

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Dr. Addagada Rao
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 57 years experience
You know: Unfortunate preventable tragedy by substance abuse, if you do drugs don't do it leave it now and get help. If don't stay away from drugs, and help others from this tragedy.
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