Relapse is a common experience for people in recovery from opioid use disorder, and triggers such as stress, isolation, and chronic pain can contribute to relapse, but with the right support and resources, it is possible to navigate triggers and prevent relapse.
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Polysubstance drug use a ‘fourth wave’ of opioid epidemic
The United States is experiencing a fourth wave of opioid epidemic, with a staggering increase in the combination of fentanyl and methamphetamine use, and a decrease in heroin and prescribed opioid use, leading to a rise in overdose deaths.
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White patients are more likely than Black patients to be given opioid medication for pain
Undertreated pain can result in unnecessary suffering and a greater likelihood of long-term chronic pain
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Opioid crisis calls for more awareness of risks, alternatives
There’s another crisis ongoing during the pandemic, and that’s the opioid crisis that continues.
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State reaches $26B settlement with major opioid manufacturer, distributors
‘No amount of money can bring back the nearly 5,000 lives we lost in Minnesota or fully restore the communities devastated in every part of our state.’
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One nation overdosed
Every time the American people think the U.S. opioid crisis can’t get any worse, it does.
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The racial optics of the opioid epidemic
Where is the lock ‘em up and throw away the key sentiment towards opioid users that politicians showed towards crack dealers?
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Opioid epidemic keeps on killing
More resources needed to curb the crisis At the American Indian Center in Minneapolis on April 13, acting Department of Health Services Commissioner Chuck Johnson headed up a forum to address the ravages of opioid addiction, stating, “American Indians are five times more likely to overdose on opioids compared to White people. American Indian children are […]
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Hennepin County has new record high for opioid-related deaths during 2017
Preliminary statistics show that during 2017, Hennepin County experienced 162 opioid-related deaths, a number that is likely to increase as final numbers come in. This marks a new record high for the county, surpassing last year’s 153 opioid-related deaths, and resulting in a more than 47 percent increase since 2015. “This is startling to see […]