Opioid Epidemic by ZyQuavian Williams

What are opioids?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 14:52:22 UTC

Opioids are a class of drugs that include heroin, synthetic opioids, and fentanyl.

What factors contributed to the rise of the Opioid Epidemic?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:01:52 UTC

Pharmaceutical Companies, inadequate regulation, overprescribing by the medical profession, and increased use of illegal heroin and synthetic opioids.

In what geographical area does the opioid epidemic exist?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:08:56 UTC

Midwest, Appalachia, and New England.

What was the rate of increased deaths from opioid addiction?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:16:07 UTC

Why do adults misuse drugs?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:22:16 UTC

Adults misuse drugs to feel better about themselves, or to feel good in general.

What are the effects of the Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:30:23 UTC

The life expectancy in the United States decreased for three years in a row due to a large part of the opioid epidemic and almost 100 people die everyday from a opioid overdose.

How has the opioid epidemic impacted myrtle beach?

wilzyq6274 — 2024-05-23 15:38:43 UTC

There were 42 opioid-related overdose deaths in Myrtle Beach during 2019.