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Women and the opioid crisis: historical context and public health solutions.

Author: TerplanMishka

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Overview

This study addressed the opioid crisis in the United States, focusing on the disproportionate impact on women, particularly white reproductive-age women. It emphasized the need for responsible prescribing, expanded treatment capacity, and a shift away from criminalization of drug use and addiction.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Driven by a legitimate but overly opioid-focused response to pain, the United States is currently experiencing an opioid crisis, a crisis with parallels to the first opioid epidemic at the turn of the 20th century. Women, particularly white reproductive-age women, are increasingly the face of the op...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.06.007

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Women and the Opioid Crisis: A Desert of Addiction and Hope

The opioid crisis, like a devastating sandstorm, has swept across the United States, leaving countless lives in its wake. This study explores the impact of the opioid crisis on women, specifically highlighting their increased vulnerability to opioid misuse and addiction. It's a complex issue, like a shifting desert landscape, with multiple factors contributing to the problem.

Women in the Desert of Opioid Addiction

The study underscores the alarming rise in opioid misuse and addiction among women, particularly white women of reproductive age. It's a sobering reminder that the crisis is not limited to any specific demographic, but affects all segments of society. It's like a sandstorm that can engulf anyone who gets caught in its path.

Finding a Way Out of the Desert: A Comprehensive Approach

This research emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to address the opioid crisis, including responsible opioid prescribing, expanded treatment capacity, and addressing the systemic issues that contribute to addiction. It's like developing a comprehensive plan for navigating a dangerous desert, ensuring the safety and well-being of all travelers.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study shines a light on the critical need to address the opioid crisis, especially its impact on women. It's a reminder that we must work together, as a community, to find solutions that can help people find their way out of the desert of addiction and towards a brighter future.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2017-08-25
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

28697909

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.06.007

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Languages

English

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