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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids



The Surgeon General released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids, a condensed document with opioid-relevant content from the 2016 Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. The Spotlight on Opioids calls for a cultural shift in the way Americans talk about the opioid crisis and recommends actions that can prevent and treat opioid misuse and promote recovery. 
The Surgeon General also released a digital postcard which is a call to action to the general public.  Learn and share the 5 actions every person can do to stem the opioid epidemic.

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