The Nightmare of the Opioid Crisis in America

With the latest series in the New York Times detailing the horrors of individual and community crises as a result of the influx and constancy of opioid use and abuse, we are again reminded of the devastation that is occurring in our homes, and our communities. Each of us can recount a story of a friend, a relative, a colleague, or a patient who has struggled with addiction to opioids. Some of these people have lost their lives, and our communities and families have lost their talents. How did we get here?
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research