There is absolutely no doubt that we have an Opioid Epidemic going on in America. The statistics, some of which we’ll share, are staggering. In 2017, 47,000 Americas died from opioid overdoses. How did we get here? What are we doing about it? Do we need opioids or are there other ways to manage pain? How can we use opioids for pain management in a way that doesn’t create addicts? In this episode we bring a special guest on to talk about the Opioid Epidemic!
Tune in to see the Opioid Crisis Through the Eyes of a Therapist!
Links
National Institute on Drug Abuse Statistics
Listen to Episode #29 – The Opioid Epidemic Part 1
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