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Navigating the Opioid Crisis
This chapter explores the complexities of opioid medication use in severe pain management and the implications of labeling pain as the fifth vital sign. It discusses the resultant opioid crisis, rising addiction rates, and the socio-economic factors influencing drug use and access. The conversation highlights the potential benefits of treating addiction as a disease and examining various drug policy approaches, including decriminalization efforts in places like Portugal and New Zealand.
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