The Opioid Epidemic: Special Populations Part 2




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Summary: What did you learn from this episode? Complete our short survey to let us know! Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card and some Poison Control swag. The winner will be announced on our next episode! SHOW NOTES: This episode will discuss the special populations that have been affected by the opioid epidemic, addressing why it is necessary to look at these groups individually, and how each requires a different approach to achieve resolution of the problem. Further Reading:1. https://www.univadis.co.uk/viewarticle/pas-2019-pediatric-opioid-related-death-rates-spike-6688982. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5337168/3. https://www.pbm.va.gov/PBM/AcademicDetailingService/Documents/PAIN_Provider_AD_Chronic_Pain_and_Suicide_Factsheet.pdf4. https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2702061/chronic-pain-among-suicide-decedents-2003-2014-findings-from-national5. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra18021486. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/OMHSP_National_Suicide_Data_Report_2005-2016_508.pdf7. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction/how-opioid-use-disorder-treated-in-criminal-justice-system8. http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/9. https://icer-review.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CEPAC-Opioid-Dependence-Final-Report-For-Posting-July-211.pdf10. https://www.c-span.org/video/?437495-1/sheer-madness&start=814 MUSIC CREDITS:Scott Holmes - So HappyAlan Piljak - Empty daysLee Rosevere - Somber HeartBlue Dot Sessions - One Little TriumphAlan Piljak - CloudsAlan Piljak - Light blue Alan Piljak - Stars above