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This Marine was given opioids for combat wounds. He was never the same.

This Marine was given opioids for combat wounds. He was never the same.

Jon Basara wanted to be the best Marine he could be - but trauma from combat waylaid him. For relief, he was given opioids, sparking a years-long struggle.
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