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Opioid Overdoses: A Webliography.
- Source :
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Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet . Jan-Mar2018, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p42-52. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Opioid drug overdose is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 91 Americans die from opioid overdoses every day. Opioids are a class of drugs that interact with opioid receptors in the body and brain; they are often used to treat pain. This webliography examines the three classes of opioids – prescription opioids, synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and heroin; reasons for the increased usage of opioids; and resources available to the public. The resources include ways to keep current on opioid-related legislation such as Good Samaritan Laws, information on medical guidelines and community support or treatment, and literature to halt the opioid epidemic. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15398285
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127699185
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15398285.2018.1415597