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The Opioid Epidemic in NC

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Like many states, North Carolina faces an opioid crisis that has rapidly intensified in recent years. Addressing this epidemic requires interventions such as judicious prescribing of opioids, community based prevention efforts, broader naloxone distribution, law enforcement efforts to curb drug trafficking, and harm reduction efforts like safe syringe programs. Expanding access to treatment and recovery services, as well as affordable health insurance for individuals with substance use disorder or at risk for developing a disorder, is also critical. North Carolina has made significant progress, but we have much more work to do.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/ncm.79.3.157

Authors: Susan M. Kansagra, Mandy K. Cohen

Institutions: NC Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Division of Public Health

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2802289287

FWCI: 2.421

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Cited by: 12

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