Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

"Addiction Affects Everyone"

Opioid addiction is a problem that effects all age groups, races, and both sexes. Unlike previous drug crises in the United States, the opioid epidemic impacts rural, city and suburban communities and touches every socioeconomic group.

"Addiction Affects Everyone"

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    Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

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    Understanding the Opioid Epidemic combines stories of people and communities impacted by this epidemic along with information from experts and those at the frontlines of dealing with the epidemic. The program traces the history of how the nation got into this situation and provides possible solutions and directions for dealing with the crisis.

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