as with Aids, the opioid epidemic is being stigmatizedAids was first perceived as some gay phantom boogie man diseaseafter awareness was raised, research conducted, etc...the survival rates have increased over time same with prescription opioidswe can raise awareness about drug effects and interactions that will save livesfatalities are more prevelant when combined with alcohol and other sedatives (benzos)removing acetaminophen from the pilland making naloxone available= lives savedthe media has reported the 'overdose' as the alleged cause of death for about 2 weeks nowwhich hasn't been confirmed by any science yet
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