Opioid Crisis — A Result of Poverty, Availability and Pain

This perfect storm of pain and unfortunate circumstances can happen to anyone.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Evidence suggests the opioid addiction crisis is the result of a perfect storm of poverty, trauma, availability and pain, both psychological and physical

• Among men, non-Hispanic Whites and those younger than 45, economic downturns that substantially reduce house prices increase rates of opioid-related deaths

• Researchers have also connecte…