Description:
The
opioid epidemic has gotten national attention, and for good reason. Each day
more than 130 people will die from an opioid overdose. We will discuss the
origins of addiction and trends in currently used substances. We will talk
about how prevention and treatment programs are addressing the crisis. The
problem did not emerge overnight, and it will not be resolved overnight, and so
all of us need to know our role in reducing the epidemic and being an
intentional part of the solution.
Learning Objectives:
- Detail
the current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.
- Define
addiction and the physiological processes associated with addiction.
- Discuss
treatment and recovery options for patients with opioid addiction.
- List
strategies to use on the public and personal level to address the opioid
crisis.
Author(s):
Mark Witte, MSW, LMSW
Launched: 2019