Commentary
by
Singer, Jeffrey A.
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Keywords
About prescribers
Outcomes
Overdose
