Abstract
The opioid epidemic has been an ongoing problem in the United States since the 1980s. The United States has had a very negative attitude towards individuals suffering from addiction. This attitude is clearly shown through the United States’ handling of the opioid crisis. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have died due to opioids. In the forty years since this epidemic became prevalent, the United States has still failed to implement a country-wide solution to combat the crisis. Certain states, like New York and Illinois, have made strides toward helping individuals suffering from opioid use disorder, but nationally, the country is still behind. The United States is not alone in dealing with the opioid crisis and countries abroad have dealt with similar situations using drastically different responses that have led to drastically better results.
Recommended Citation
Maura McGinnity,
The Opioid Crisis: How the United States and Countries Abroad are Making Strides,
26
DePaul J. Health Care L.
63
(2025)
Available at:
https://via.library.depaul.edu/jhcl/vol26/iss2/1