Opioid Crisis: 195 Million Pain Pills Flooded Hennepin County – Patch – July 20, 2019
The news from the federal government that drug overdose deaths in the United States declined in 2018 for the first time in three decades comes just as a new report published by The Washington Post shows the staggering number of opioid pills that flooded the country and contributed to the opioid crisis. Read More.
Is the Opioid Epidemic Driven By Family Consumption? – The Crime Report – July 19, 2019
According to a new study in the American Sociological Review, if one family member uses prescription opioids, it’s likely that others in the family will soon be using them, too. Read More.
Does the Drop in US Drug Deaths Mean the Opioid Crisis is Ending? – NewScientist – July 19, 2019
Early data predicts that there were 68,500 drug overdose deaths in the US in 2018, down from 72,000 the previous year…but it is unknown whether overdose deaths will continue to fall. Read More.
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Studies suggest that minority groups show higher levels of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health disorders, yet there are extreme disparities in access to care and treatment.
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