Pain Ther June 2018 PMID 29691801

A Brief History of the Opioid Epidemic and Strategies for Pain Medicine.

Mark R Jones, Omar Viswanath, Jacquelin Peck, Alan D Kaye, Jatinder S Gill, Thomas T Simopoulos

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Peak: 5 in Jul 2019
across 4 sources since May 2019

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group discusses the historical increase in prescription opioids, referencing factors such as the 'pain as the 5th vital sign' movement and the rise of illegal internet pharmacies. The tone and word choice emphasize a recognition of systemic issues, though the focus remains largely informational with limited critical analysis or proposed solutions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the historical context of opioid use and agree with the article's depiction of the crisis's complexity.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reflect moderate interest, focusing on historical facts and policy developments rather than new insights.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show some engagement by highlighting key issues like the role of regulations and illegal pharmacies, indicating partial depth.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments suggest awareness of ongoing challenges, but the discussion remains surface-level without profound calls to action.

Abstract in brief

  • The opioid epidemic in the USA has grown rapidly due to multiple causes, leading to a significant increase in overdose deaths, which reached over 64,000 last year.
  • Efforts to combat the crisis include legislation to limit prescriptions, stricter prescribing practices, prescription monitoring programs, and improved abuse-deterrent formulations, with future strategies focusing on policy changes, public awareness, and physician education.
  • Despite these measures, the epidemic's complex nature means it cannot be solved with simple solutions, and ongoing multi-faceted approaches are necessary to address its causes and consequences.]

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History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call for less regs on opioids -pain as 5th vital sign made -opioid production increased -illegal internet pharmacies became a problem https://t.co/nduSFUa6N4

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RT @yancykm: History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call…

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RT @yancykm: History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call…

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RT @yancykm: History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call…

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RT @yancykm: History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call…

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Yancy
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History of RX opioids prior to increase in 90s. -a pain crisis in 80s & 90s -WHO suggests opioids -State Boards and DEA call for less regs on opioids -pain as 5th vital sign made -opioid production increased -illegal internet pharmacies became a problem https://t.co/nduSFUa6N4

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