To the Editor, There are approximately 2.1 million opiate addicts in America. Of those, approximately 1 million are heroin users. The majority of overdoses that the county, state, and country have occurring are from heroin and fentanyl overdoses. Some, not all, addicts begin with prescription painkillers and when they cannot get them anymore, move to … Continue reading Letter: Local lawsuits against drug companies shouldn’t overlook impact of alcohol