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References

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References

Cobaugh, D. J., Gainor, C., Gaston, C. L., Kwong, T. C., Magnani, B., McPherson, M. L., … Krenzelok, E. P. (2014). The opioid abuse and misuse epidemic: Implications for pharmacists in hospitals and health systems. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 71(18), 1539-1554. doi:10.2146/ajhp140157

Doss-McQuitty, S. (2016). President's message, opioid abuse - a potential issue for our patients and our colleagues. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 43(5), 377-378. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=118640471&site=ehost-live&authtype=uid&user=dm&password=dm13579

Jones, C. M., Campopiano, M., Baldwin, G., & McCance-Katz, E. (2015). National and State Treatment Need and Capacity for Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment. American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), e55-e63. doi:10.2105/ajph.2015.302664

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Reflection

Pain management

Chemical dependence

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Recommendations

Continuing education

Support legislation

Raise a greater awareness in middle and high schools

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Analysis 1 - The Role of the Nurse

Education for patient and family

Resources for rehabilitation facilities

Advocator for the addicted

CAM resources

Analysis 2 - The value of the Nurse's involvement

Saving lives

Education

Law amendments to change level of access to opioid antagonists

Analysis 3 - Challenges for the Nurse in fighting he opioid crisis

Financial

Ethical

Social

Legal

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The opioid abuse and misuse epidemic: (Cobaugh, 2016) Summary

Common side effects to common opioid medications

Central Nervous System depression

Respiratory system depression

How to diagnose and treat opioid toxicity

Legal implications held against opioid prescribers

The use of prescription drug monitoring programs and its impact on the opioid crisis.

Opioid abuse- A potential issue for our patients and colleagues: (Doss-Mcquitty, 2016) Summary

This article suggests:

Possible interventions for opioid addicts

Laws and regulation recommendations to combat the opioid crisis

educational tools to use with and for opioid addicts.

National and State Treatment Need and Capacity for Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment:
(Jones, 2015) Summary

The need for national and state Opioid Agonist Medication-Assisted Treatment (OAM-AT) programs is far greater than the quantity of the programs available.

The capacity of each available program is running on average at 80%.

In some of the states with the greatest need is the greatest lack of opioid abuse medication-assisted treatment programs.

(Covenanthillstreatment.com, 2016)

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Issue
What is the issue?

Opioid overdose happens when injury or death occurs as a result of opioid use in excessive amounts.

Who is affected?

Patients, friends, and family members of opioid drug users.

How does the problem occur?

Opioids are consumed in the body via:

Snorting

Injection

Swallowing

Where is the issue?

Opioid abuse is not only a state-wide crisis in Virginia, but has also been declared a national epidemic.

When is the issue most prevalent?

The opioid crisis has been on the rise for several decades, and is now worse than ever.

Why is the issue a problem?

91 Americans die every day from opioid abuse (Prescription opioids or heroin) (CDC.gov, 2016)

(Fox News, 2017)

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