A Systems Approach to The Opioid Epidemic

Copyright
2019
Published By
Georgia Health Policy Center

This resource describes the opioid epidemic as a complex challenge nested within and impacting multiple, often siloed systems. It includes a map that illustrates pathways of opioid use and misuse; outcomes of misuse, treatment, and recovery; and potential upstream contributors to these pathways. 

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Substance Use

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