How the Pandemic Has Changed the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
The pandemic has created a convergence of dangerous factors, and those with opioid addiction are most at risk. More than 40 states have reported a noticeable increase in opioid-related overdoses and deaths since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the use of illicit fentanyl — an opioid 50 times stronger than heroin — continues to rise, […]
