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.
Strategic Collaboration
The data of the crisis dictate collaboration by different entities to promote effective policy implementation, sharing of information and efficient communication. These entities may be the federal government, the states, localities, private corporations, and citizens.
Examples of Collaboration
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Sharing of knowledge/expertise.
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Sharing successful policies/community resources/partnerships.
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Giving people in recovery a voice in policy development and program implementation.
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Partnership with private and government entities to achieve articulated goals within a given time frame.
The National Academy of Medicine proposes collaboration between private and public organizations to tackle the crisis (NAM, 2019). This partnership should be mission- based with goals and guiding principles (NAM, 2018).