It's important that the public be aware of the risks of opioid use, be aware of its presence in our communities, become educated on how to help themselves or others who may have opioid use disorder,...
The opioid epidemic is perhaps the most enduring and damaging public health crisis in American history, and one that has been perpetuated by systemic barriers, indifference, and a lack of awareness and education among the public. Drug overdoses are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and most involve opioids. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 80,411 Americans died from an opioid overdose in 2021. That's more than 220 lives lost every day.
Opioid addiction and overdose deaths do not discriminate by race, gender, or social class. It affects all of us, and everyone—especially physicians, psychologists, drug counselors, and other health care professionals—has a role to play in stopping this epidemic.Whether a trained physician or a member of the public, not nearly enough Americans know what treatments are legal, effective, and available to them to treat opioid addiction and reverse overdoses.
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