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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.
What Makes Policy Relevant?
State and local policies that seek to provide community resources, collaboration, treatment, and strategy to combat the crisis are noteworthy and relevant. Exploration of these policies can enhance necessary policy awareness. Furthermore, knowledge of relevant policies may generate new strategies to assist with the management of the crisis.
In 2017, deaths linked to opioids totaled 28,466 (HHS, 2019). The opioid crisis has captured the attention of local, state, and federal governments. Below you will see links to government efforts to reduce and eliminate the opioid crisis.
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Increased Funding Treatment Collaboration Community Resources
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