In the United States, the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities, with prescription opioids accounting for a significant portion of overdose deaths. Every day, an estimated 170 people in the US lose their lives due to prescription opioid overdose, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address this public health crisis. This devastating toll underscores the importance of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and harm reduction strategies, as well as efforts to curb the overprescription of opioids and promote safer alternatives for pain management.
