Describe the current opioid crisis in the United States. What are some of its causes? What policies might be effective to combat this problem?
What will be an ideal response?
- Estimates put the number of deaths each day from opioid overdoses at 100.
- In 1960, three-fourths of people addicted to opioids first used heroin. Today, most people become addicted by using prescription painkillers. This fact points attention to major pharmaceutical companies in creating an extremely profitable market at great public expense.
- Policies to address the problem include limiting the amount of opioid drugs that can be prescribed by physicians, permitting pharmacies to sell Narcan to treat people who overdose, and providing safe havens that offer treatment to a larger share of people using opioids.
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A. Financial issues B. Sexual issues C. Parenting issues D. Religious issues
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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