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The Opioid Epidemic in NC: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
Susan M Kansagra1, Mandy K Cohen2
1chronic disease and injury section chief, NC Division of Public Health, NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina susan.kansagra@dhhs.nc.gov.
North Carolina Medical Journal
|May 9, 2018
Summary
North Carolina is confronting a severe opioid crisis, necessitating multifaceted interventions. Strategies include careful opioid prescribing, community prevention, wider naloxone access, and enhanced treatment services to combat the epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Substance Use Disorders
Background:
- The opioid crisis in North Carolina has escalated significantly in recent years.
- Addressing the epidemic requires a comprehensive public health approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential interventions for combating the opioid crisis in North Carolina.
- To highlight progress and remaining challenges in addressing the epidemic.
Main Methods:
- Review of current public health strategies and policy recommendations.
- Analysis of the multifaceted nature of the opioid crisis.
Main Results:
- Key interventions include judicious opioid prescribing, community prevention, naloxone distribution, law enforcement, and harm reduction.
- Expanding access to treatment, recovery services, and affordable health insurance is crucial.
Conclusions:
- North Carolina has made progress in addressing the opioid crisis.
- Continued and expanded efforts are necessary to fully overcome the epidemic.
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