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The Gravity of the Opioid Epidemic
How the Opioid Epidemic Can Impact Your Nursing Career
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people in the U.S. die every day from overdosing on opioids. Misuse and addiction include prescription pain relievers such as Oxycontin, as well as street drugs, such as heroin and synthetic opioid such as Fentanyl. This serious national epidemic affects economic welfare, public health, and social welfare. The CDC estimates the total financial burden of misuse of prescription opioids is $78.5 billion each year.
