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…
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