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Opioid Epidemic and COVID-19: A Crisis Amplified
This chapter examines the exacerbation of the opioid epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the significant increase in fatal overdoses and the role of fentanyl. It highlights the historical context of opioid addiction recovery efforts and the impact of social isolation during the pandemic on these efforts. The chapter calls for a unified federal response to the opioid crisis, comparing it to the urgency shown in combating COVID-19.
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