NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins and NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic may be escalating the opioid crisis and efforts to adapt research as a result of the convergence of two drastic health crises.
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NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins and NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow
July 6, 2020
This infographic reviews key statistics concerning Americans' overuse of opioids as well as CDC guidelines for reducing the overuse of opioids.
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This article discusses how the Maryland Department of Health announced $50 million in new grant funding to help people suffering from opioid addiction. The money comes as the state remains near record highs in the number of deaths attributed to the drug.
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Chris Berinato
October 28, 2020
This article describes what the Opioid Crisis Response Act does and explains potential concerns. Although potentially dated, the article links to many strong resources and provides background on policy that impacts the opioid epidemic.
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German Lopez
September 12, 2018
This news briefing outlines how, in addition to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the nation’s opioid problem has grown into a much more complicated and deadly drug overdose epidemic. It links to many studies and additional resources.
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William Wan and Heather Long
This news briefing outlines how In addition to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the nation’s opioid epidemic has grown into a much more complicated and deadly drug overdose epidemic. It also links to many studies and additional resources.
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American Medical Association
October 21, 2020
This article discusses the intersection of the opioid epidemic with the current crisis of Covid-19. State data released Wednesday show a 2% increase in opioid-related overdoses in Massachusetts for the first nine months of this year. The numbers are the first to bear out what many advocates have feared for months now: that the opioid epidemic may be worsening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Deborah Becker
November 19, 2020
This informational webpage gives background information on the opioid crisis. This source also gives links to the following: Opioid Overdose Reversal with Naloxone (Narcan, Evzio) Opioid Summaries by State Opioids Trends & Statistics Opioid Research Findings Funded by NIDA.
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May 27, 2020
