Commentary
par
Singer, Jeffrey A.
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
No
L’objectif
This article discusses the origins of the overdose epidemic- and how it is not just the result of overprescribing in the early 2000's. He links to evidence that shows that deaths have remained stable throughout all time-prescribing highs and lows.
Constatations/points à retenir
The overdose crisis was never about doctors prescribing opioids to their patients in pain. It has always been the result of a growing number of non-medical drug users accessing drugs in a black market providing evermore potent and deadly drugs. In short, the overdose crisis is really a prohibition crisis. Alas, lawmakers and policymakers remain in state of denial.
Mots clés
About prescribers
Outcomes
Overdose
