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The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
THE OPIOID CRISIS
WHAT IS IT, HOW DID IT HAPPEN, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
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This site is for policymakers and professionals to:
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Expand awareness of the devastating impact of opioids
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Develop knowledge of policy
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Promote collaboration and to generate effective strategy
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Promote recommendations to combat the crisis
This site may also be useful to the general public, to expand awareness of the crisis.
Watch the video below for a introduction and welcome from the site researcher,
Kimberly Floyd-Waibogha, LCSW-C.
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