Program Design: Experience with Opioid Addiction
Experience with Opioid Addiction Group Members Roles Commented On Samantha McFadden Introduction, Our Program, Reflection Group 1 Katye Wormer Rationale (practical program), tables Group 2 Dakota Nicley Rationale (Lit. Review), proofing, references Group 3 Jennifer Stockton n/a Introduction Reports from AARP (2018) indicated that approximately 2.7 million Americans over age 50 are currently taking opioids for reasons contrary to or in amounts beyond what was originally prescribed. While there has been a national emphasis to address the opioid crisis, few efforts are currently in place that specifically address the impact of the opioid crisis on adults over age 50 (Orel, 2018). When faced with a social crisis, many times it is up to the local community to implement practices that help to reduce incidents, through the wa...