Murphys, CA…Christine Rapunzale Spies, a 30+ year resident of Murphys, CA., passed away on September 11, 2017, at age 66. Rapunzale loved all animals. She left behind her beloved 9 year-old Standard Poodle, Rambo. My precious sister will be greatly missed. She is with the Lord Jesus now…

Due to heavy opioid use from pain management medications prescribed by her doctors since 2005 for back pain, she died from hemorrhagic erosive esophagitis and gastritis, cachexia, and chronic pain syndrome.

Opioid use is epidemic in California, in the United States. All those above symptoms are a result of heavy opioid use. If you or someone you love has a problem with opioid use, please get help before it is too late.