The U.S. Opioid Crisis: Decriminalization as a Potential Approach

Authors

  • Valerie Luzi Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.108

Keywords:

  • Opioid,
  • Decriminalizing Drugs,
  • Addiction,
  • Overdose,
  • Drug Abuse

Abstract

There have been numerous approaches to treating the opioid crisis, but one downfall is not addressing stigmas against the affected population. It may seem to be a radical proposal, but decriminalizing all drugs may provide safer access to drugs, decrease the number of drug overdoses, decrease the stigma surrounding addicts, and decrease the barriers around access to care for addicts.

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Published

2020-02-25
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How to Cite

Luzi, V. (2020). The U.S. Opioid Crisis: Decriminalization as a Potential Approach. International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health, 4(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.108

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): The International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health (IJTMRPH)

Section

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | OPIOID USE

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Copyright © 2020 Valerie Luzi. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., USA.

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