History
What did the Opioid crisis lead to when it comes to the Pharmaceutical company?(Be specific)
Thousands of lawsuits were filed against Purdue for their role in the crisis
Name of a Prevention organization (Not a NGO)
CDC
This drug is a lab made opioid that is 100 times more potent then Morphine. A very small dose is enough to overdose. There are two versions of this drug. Medically manufactured and illegal made.
Fentanyl
What company started to manufacture Oxycontin?
Purdue Pharma
What is one way to get help if struggling with Opioid addiction?
Opioid help line
This drug is highly illegal and serves almost no medical purpose. The US does not use this Opioid in medical centers. This opioid is taken in multiple different ways that include Snorting, Smoking, or injecting. It has two different forms. One in a darker and stickier substance. (There are two possible answers for this question)
Black Tar Heroin or Heroin
What began the Opioid Crisis in the 1990s? (Be specific)
The overprescription of Opioids by popular pharmaceutical companies and marketing tactics of Oxycontin
When it comes to opioid deaths what happened in 2023 in the UNITED STATES? (Be specific with your answer)
Decrease of 3 percent
Derives from opium poppy. This is used by injecting a patient or user with a needle and injecting the drug. Used for medical pain relief and is utilized in many hospitals. It is highly adictive
Morphine