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  3. The Opioid Epidemic
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
October 2023
Print publication year:
2023
Online ISBN:
9781009256551
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009256551
Subjects:
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Medicine, Psychology, Health and Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry
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Book description

Opioid misuse is now a worldwide epidemic and major public health issue with widespread implications. This fascinating book provides a collection of compelling arguments on how the course of the opioid epidemic can be changed. It offers an overview of the historical origins of opioid addiction, a summary of the current state of the worldwide epidemic and an examination of the likelihood of success for current and proposed solutions. Specific chapters focus on why some people are affected by addiction, the effect of policy and regulations, changing trends in opioid use, detoxification, the financial cost of addiction treatment, and proactive measures to prevent addiction. Drawing upon both past and current academic research as well as personal accounts, ideas and concepts are presented in a clear and accessible narrative. This book is a convenient single source of information for healthcare professionals, students and individuals personally affected by opioid addiction.

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Winner, 2024 Choice Awards

Reviews

‘This book has an incredibly wide audience as it is written so a layperson will understand, while a medical professional will improve their knowledge in the disease and its management. … This book is unique with no other similar text available.’

Robert R. Gaiser Source: Doody's Reviews

‘This excellent resource renders a complex, worldwide public health crisis easier to understand … Highly recommended.’

S. Leslie Source: CHOICE

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Contents
  • 1 - A Brief History of Opioid Misuse and Addiction
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