As we have seen so far in previous my previous posts, the opioid crisis is upon us and it is relevant to all of us. But you may be wondering, what can I do about it? The answer is staying up to date on relevant information about the opioid epidemic, and ultimately keeping yourself educated.Continue reading “What Can You Do About the Opioid Epidemic Right Now?”
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Let’s Play a Game! Myth or Fact?
The opioid epidemic has been an issue for years now, and without a doubt, there has been false information spread throughout social media platforms, word of mouth, and through news sources that may not be as credible as you’d think. This week, we will be looking at common statements about the opioid crisis, and determiningContinue reading “Let’s Play a Game! Myth or Fact?”
This Could Happen to You. Yes, You.
The opioid epidemic has swayed the United States. Thousands of people overdose and consequently die as a result of opioids and opioid-related substances every day. This happens for a multitude of reasons, including over-prescription of opioids in hospitals, the expensive health-care in the United States, and lack of public awareness to name a few. TheContinue reading “This Could Happen to You. Yes, You.”
Sources: A Guide to the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic is a vastly broad topic. With a simple google search of the words “opioid epidemic” there are 23,000,000 results. In my last post, we looked at what the basic statistics regarding the opioid epidemic were, and what the average person should know. However, if you wanted to learn more about this topic,Continue reading “Sources: A Guide to the Opioid Epidemic”
The Opioid Epidemic: Everything You Need to Know
“Opioids reach every part of society: blue collar, white collar, everybody. It’s nonstop. It’s every day. And it doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better.” Walter BenderA Deputy Sheriff in Montgomery County, Ohio What is the United States Opioid Epidemic? In the later years of the 1990’s, pharmaceutical companies took hold of the wonder drug.Continue reading “The Opioid Epidemic: Everything You Need to Know”
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