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1) The results of poor policy making & approach to addressing the #OverdoseCrisis
"Although fewer opioids are being prescribed, U.S. drug overdose deaths have reached record levels, driven largely by illicit fentanyl and other streets drugs, not pain medication." https://twitter.com/PainNewsNetwork/status/1340027504455602176
"Although fewer opioids are being prescribed, U.S. drug overdose deaths have reached record levels, driven largely by illicit fentanyl and other streets drugs, not pain medication." https://twitter.com/PainNewsNetwork/status/1340027504455602176
2) The failure to recognize that this is a Polysubstance Use & Illicit Drugs in the Black market issue rather than an RX prescribing problem has increased mortality rates among #PWUD, #CPP & people with #SUD.
Prohibition does more Harm than good. It virtually assures
Prohibition does more Harm than good. It virtually assures
3) that there's a High Risk of the drug supply being tainted & eliminates any potential for to know precisely what they are taking.
Providing #Naloxone is great to reverse #Overdose. It should be more widely available & #PWUD should be able to obtain it without going through LEO
Providing #Naloxone is great to reverse #Overdose. It should be more widely available & #PWUD should be able to obtain it without going through LEO
4) Naloxone should be available OTC. All "Recovery Centers" should require licensing & have *minimum* standards to be certified, which includes #MAT as an option & assures follow up care (w/RX if needed) for at least 6 months after discharge from an Inpatient program.
5) A path to housing must be available.
Currently, HUD rules bar anyone with a drug related conviction from the program for 10 years.
#HarmReduction funding must include distribution of sterile supplies, test strips & kits, medical care & mental health services.
Currently, HUD rules bar anyone with a drug related conviction from the program for 10 years.
#HarmReduction funding must include distribution of sterile supplies, test strips & kits, medical care & mental health services.
6) Policymakers need to stop trying to Prosecute away #Addiction.
This approach has already proven to be a failure. And it increases violent crime by ensuring Cartels control the underground market.
This approach has already proven to be a failure. And it increases violent crime by ensuring Cartels control the underground market.
7) Success of Policies need to be based on Patient Outcomes, not Pill Quantities.
The study referenced clearly shows reducing RX Quotas & Prescribing did not achieve the desired results.
The outcome for #PWUD are illustrated, but as in the policy development process
The study referenced clearly shows reducing RX Quotas & Prescribing did not achieve the desired results.
The outcome for #PWUD are illustrated, but as in the policy development process
8) #PatientsInPain are left out of the equation.
The effects of implementing legislation & rules on was not considered. There was NO data on the outcome of stripping #CPP of the medication that decreased their pain, improved their quality of life & enabled many to work.
The effects of implementing legislation & rules on was not considered. There was NO data on the outcome of stripping #CPP of the medication that decreased their pain, improved their quality of life & enabled many to work.
9)There are an estimated 50-100 million people with #ChronicPain in the US. An estimated 18-24 million have High Impact Chronic Pain which requires RX to function.
A researcher recently posted that 10 million #CPP currently take RX #Opioids.
Which means between 8-14 million
A researcher recently posted that 10 million #CPP currently take RX #Opioids.
Which means between 8-14 million
10) are no longer being prescribed RX #Opioids.
Some might think this is a good thing. That so many people are no longer taking RX.
If you're measure of success is lower
quantities & less access to effective treatment.. Well it is
What isn't being measured is the
Some might think this is a good thing. That so many people are no longer taking RX.
If you're measure of success is lower
quantities & less access to effective treatment.. Well it isWhat isn't being measured is the
11) negative impact these policies have had on #PatientsInPain & the medical community.
When #ChronicPain is left untreated, it can result in other health conditions developing as well as diminished quality of life.
People who were on stable doses, working, caring for their
When #ChronicPain is left untreated, it can result in other health conditions developing as well as diminished quality of life.
People who were on stable doses, working, caring for their
12)families are now unable to work. Many are now on SSDI, SSI or LTD. A significant number are now unable to care for themselves without some level of assistance.
#PatientsInPain are left with three undesirable choices.
1. Exist in Agony
2. Attempt to Self Medicate
3. #Suicide
#PatientsInPain are left with three undesirable choices.
1. Exist in Agony
2. Attempt to Self Medicate
3. #Suicide
13) Attempts to self-medicate whether with OTC and/or Herbal Supplements, alcohol or Illicit Drugs are High Risk.
Some people become so desperate for pain relief that they do turn to the black market.
Others, when existing in Agony becomes too much & they give up hope of ever
Some people become so desperate for pain relief that they do turn to the black market.
Others, when existing in Agony becomes too much & they give up hope of ever
14)obtaining effective treatment they #Suicidedue2pain.
