Opioid Crisis

• What is a common misunderstanding regarding opioids?

  Misrepresentation of the addictive risk
• What does frequent and high prescribing of opioids suggest?

  It implies a belief in them as a magic bullet
• How does lack of access to prescriptions contribute to the opioid crisis?

  It leads to illicit use of opioids
• What is a significant contamination issue in the opioid crisis?

  Contamination with fentanyl
• What is another substance that can contaminate opioids?

  Carfentanil
• What societal issue complicates the opioid crisis?

  Stigma towards substance use disorders