Arkansas, like many states across the nation, has been grappling with the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. In the span of seven days, from August 21st to 27th, 2021, the state witnessed a staggering 117 overdose deaths, a sobering testament to the urgency of the crisis. This tragic loss of life underscores the need for comprehensive and sustained efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, including increased access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services, stricter regulation of opioid prescriptions, and the development of innovative strategies to address the underlying factors that contribute to opioid misuse.
