Question

What can states do to address the opiate epidemic?

Answer 1

To effectively address the opioid epidemic, states must adopt a four-pronged, public health approach with specific actions to:

Prevent opioid misuse and addiction

Reduce overdose deaths and other harmful consequences

Improve opioid addiction treatment

Improve addiction care in the criminal justice system

States that make this investment will not only be able to overcome the current opioid epidemic but also will be in a better position to prevent or face down future drug crises.