For your initial posting, please address the following:
We are in the midst of an opioid epidemic in the United States. Many people including adolescents are dying from opioid overdose. Read the following article from the American Nurses Association to help get you started for the discussion this week.
The Opioid Epidemic: Addressing the Growing Drug Overdose Problem (PDF)
Find two more journal articles/credible websites that discuss the role nurses have in the opioid epidemic. Then provide the link to the articles and summarize the main points of the articles to your classmates.
For your response posting, please address the following:
As a nurse, what are your responsibilities in this opioid crisis? How can you be an advocate for your patient?
What are two local resources in your area that can help patients with opioid addiction. Please provide their website and contact information.
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