Unfortunately, the HEAL initiative is overly optimistic.
Development of Opioid alternatives that are equally effective with no addictive potential are decades away.
There’s significant misinformation surrounding RX Opioids. The Addiction rate in “Medical Use” has been found to be less than 1% in multiple large studies.
The Overdose Crisis, is a result of Polysubstance Use (up to 6) & Black Market Drugs, primarily Illicit Fentanyl.
Using the term “Opioid Crisis” conflates legitimate RX use with Illicit Drugs & prejudices public perception.
Unfortunately, the HEAL initiative is overly optimistic.
Development of Opioid alternatives that are equally effective with no addictive potential are decades away.
There’s significant misinformation surrounding RX Opioids. The Addiction rate in “Medical Use” has been found to be less than 1% in multiple large studies.
The Overdose Crisis, is a result of Polysubstance Use (up to 6) & Black Market Drugs, primarily Illicit Fentanyl.
Using the term “Opioid Crisis” conflates legitimate RX use with Illicit Drugs & prejudices public perception.