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8. The Opioids Crisis

8. The Opioids Crisis

What has led to the escalating opioid crisis in North America? Why has opioid addiction increased in recent years? What are some of the best ways to combat the problem? How does mental illness factor into one's reliance on opioids? And why is society...

Preconceived · Zale Mednick

June 10, 201946m 47s

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What has led to the escalating opioid crisis in North America? Why has opioid addiction increased in recent years? What are some of the best ways to combat the problem? How does mental illness factor into one's reliance on opioids? And why is society so judgmental of those who struggle with addiction? Dr. Sarah Elliott joins the podcast to discuss the history of opioids and what has led to the current opioid crisis. 1

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