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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.
Vulnerable populations are specific groups of people that have been significantly impacted by the crisis.
These include:
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Children
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Unborn fetuses
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Chronic pain sufferers
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Pregnant women
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People infected with infectious diseases (related to heroin use)
These specific groups are vulnerable due to the life-changing impact of opioids. Learn more below:
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Rural Indiana's HIV Outbreak
Opioid Use During Pregnancy
Opioids and Chronic Pain Sufferers
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