Mentor/s
Dr. Moras, Dr. Jareb
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The opioid epidemic is currently one of the biggest crises that the United States is experiencing. This epidemic has impacted the United States in many ways, all of which can be divided into three perspectives: historical, healthcare, and societal. Historically, the invention of opioid medications was a revolution in pain medication, but their widespread use has caused a continuous cycle of overuse and misuse, followed by a state of panic and fear, and then reacceptance. From a healthcare perspective, there have been many different implications in healthcare regarding the prescribing, dosing, and misuse of opioid medications both within the hospital network and in the communities they serve. From the societal perspective, the opioid epidemic has had many impacts including the stigma that surrounds opioids and opioid users, as well as the roles of family and the media. This research highlights not only where we have been, but where we are today and the implications for the future. By being aware of how the opioid epidemic is affecting the individual, healthcare and society, we can make positive changes such as erasing the stigma surrounding opioid addiction, supporting families affected by addiction, and reforming current healthcare policies. Analysis of historical, healthcare and societal perspectives show how the opioid epidemic has evolved and the impact it has had on healthcare and society as a whole.
College and Major available
College of Nursing
Location
University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2019 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2019 5:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 License.
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Most Meaningful
The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic: Historical, Healthcare and Societal Perspectives
University Commons
The opioid epidemic is currently one of the biggest crises that the United States is experiencing. This epidemic has impacted the United States in many ways, all of which can be divided into three perspectives: historical, healthcare, and societal. Historically, the invention of opioid medications was a revolution in pain medication, but their widespread use has caused a continuous cycle of overuse and misuse, followed by a state of panic and fear, and then reacceptance. From a healthcare perspective, there have been many different implications in healthcare regarding the prescribing, dosing, and misuse of opioid medications both within the hospital network and in the communities they serve. From the societal perspective, the opioid epidemic has had many impacts including the stigma that surrounds opioids and opioid users, as well as the roles of family and the media. This research highlights not only where we have been, but where we are today and the implications for the future. By being aware of how the opioid epidemic is affecting the individual, healthcare and society, we can make positive changes such as erasing the stigma surrounding opioid addiction, supporting families affected by addiction, and reforming current healthcare policies. Analysis of historical, healthcare and societal perspectives show how the opioid epidemic has evolved and the impact it has had on healthcare and society as a whole.
Students' Information
Nicole Giordano, Nursing, Honors Minor, 2019