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Posted inHealth

Longtime crusader against Oxycontin begins to see the fruits of her struggle

Barbara Van Rooyan’s son Patrick Stewart died at age 24 after taking an OxyContin pill. Patrick, who had also consumed a couple of beers, was opioid intolerant and suffered respiratory failure in his sleep. (Ana Venegas for KHN) Barbara Van Rooyan’s son Patrick Stewart died at age 24 after taking an OxyContin pill. Patrick, who […]