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KET will look at how Kentucky communities are fighting back against the heroin epidemic

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Heroin use is sky-rocketing in certain areas of Kentucky and many communities are fighting back with local solutions.

Host Renee Shaw and guest will share how communities are coming together to save lives, expand treatment options and prevent others from becoming addicted on the next episode of KET's "HealthThree60" program Monday, Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET; and Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m ET.

KETKY will air the show on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 p.m.; and Friday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m. All times are Eastern.
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