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The Public and the Opioid-Abuse Epidemic.

Authors :
Blendon, Robert J.
Benson, John M.
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 2/1/2018, Vol. 378 Issue 5, p407-411. 5p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses the epidemic of opioid abuse in the U.S. It mentions that U.S. President Donald Trump has identified the epidemic as a public health emergency. It outlines the public attitudes regarding the opioid abuse epidemic in the U.S. It suggests the need for the medical and scientific communities to educate the public regarding opioid abuse treatment.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SUBSTANCE abuse prevention
*ANALGESICS
*EPIDEMICS
*NARCOTICS
*PUBLIC opinion
*SUBSTANCE abuse

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
378
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127812135
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1714529
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