What Are The Pros And Cons Of Treatments For Opioid Addiction?

Prescription Opioid Abuse Showing Signs of Decline
Prescription Opioid Abuse Showing Signs of Decline
The opioid crisis in the United States is growing, and it's hitting communities in various ways. No longer is opioid addiction only hitting a specific group of individuals -- it's affecting everyone.

Addiction to opioids involves medical and behavioral challenges. The U.S. currently faces an unprecedented epidemic of opioid addiction — painkillers, heroin and other drugs made from the same base chemical. The current problem differs from the opioid addiction outbreaks of the past in that it is also prevalent in the middle and affluent classes.

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