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DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH

OP I O I DS AND OP I AT E S : T H E S I L EN T E P I D EM I C

THE ABUSE OF OPIATES AS WELL AS OPIOIDS HAVE A DEVASTATING IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH. The most recent World Drug Report found that one in 20 adults (age 15–64)—roughly a quarter of a billion people—had improperly used opioids or opiates during the past year. The new series OPIATE AND OPIOIDS: THE SILENT EPIDEMIC will provide young readers with a greater understanding of this serious public health issue. Books in this series will help readers gain a deeper understanding of the issues and concerns related to opioid and opiate development and use or abuse. A chronology, glossary of terms, a guide to additional resources for more information, text-dependent questions and report ideas, and an index supplement the up- to-date information provided within the books.

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Someunscrupulous doctors prescribe painkillerswithoutmedical justification.These “pillmills”become away to enrich the doctor, without regard for thosewhosehealth or livesmay suffer as a consequence ofusing opioids.

Physician and Local Enforcement Challenge T he prescription opioid epidemic has far-reaching effects, not only on a federal level but also on a state or provincial level. As states, provinces, physicians and local law enforcement look for ways to prevent prescrip- tion abuse and overdose, they are finding that the issue is very complex. Physicians Struggle to Find Balance Physicians are under intense pressure when it comes to pre- scribing opioids for patients dealing with chronic pain. The threat of legal sanctions, or penalties, continues to influence physicians’ decision to prescribe (or to not prescribe) opioid medications, and the dosage amount if prescribed.These sanc- tions include the removal of a physician’s prescribing capabili-

Words to Understand in This Chapter

anti-inflammatories— medications, like aspirin, that reduce signs of inflam- mation—such as pain, swelling, and tenderness. diversion— when prescription drugs are unlawfully used or obtained.As in “drug” diversion. musculoskeletal injury— disorders or injuries that affectmovement of the human body. paraphernalia— equipment needed for a certain task or activity.

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Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3822-6 Hardcover Set Price ...........$159.65 Hardcover List Price ..............31.93 Multi-User eBook List Price ...39.93

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Chronic Pain and Prescription Painkillers.............. -3823-3 -7963-2 Preventing and Treating Addiction ........................ -3826-4 -7966-3 The Dangers of Drug Abuse.................................. -3824-0 -7964-9 The Heroin Crisis........................................................ -3825-7 -7965-6 Who Is Using Opioids & Opiates?............................ -3827-1 -7967-0

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