Opiod Related Harms

Question 1

In 2019, how many people had a drug overdose death I thr US?

Answer 1

70 000 (70% from opiods)

Question 2

What % of scripts are for chronic non-caner pain?

Answer 2

Accounting for 50% of opiod prescriptions by GPs

Question 3

Name the 4 opioid related harms?

Answer 3

1. Opioid poisoning (taken incorrectly)
2. Adverse drug reaction (taken incorrectly)
3. Opioid Use Disorder (mental health)
4. Neonatal withdraw symptoms (from mothers use of drugs)

Question 4

What is the National Drug Strategy 2017-2026??

Answer 4

1. Demand reduction
   = preventing uptake, delaying onset
   = reducing misuse
   = people to recover from dependence
2. Supply reduction
   = preventing, stopping, disrupting production and supply
3. Harm reduction