Crime Wave Tied to Prescription Drug

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Addicts have robbed a number of Wisconsin drugstores this year looking to steal a powerful prescription painkiller which produces a heroin-like high.Law enforcement officials warn abuse of the drug is spreading. Melba Lara reports.

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