PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
February 2, 2026Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly0 citationsOpen Access

Survey suggests politically conservative bias in views on the overdose crisis

View Full Paper
GEGary EnosNational Veterinary Research Institute

Key Points

  • This survey aims to explore public perceptions of responsibility regarding the opioid overdose crisis in the U.S.
  • Conducted a national survey of U.S. adults
  • Analyzed responses to questions about responsibility
  • Examined the relationship between political affiliation and views on the crisis
  • A strong majority of respondents view opioid overdose deaths as a serious problem
  • Responses on responsibility differ significantly based on political affiliation
  • Conservative individuals show distinct biases in attributing responsibility for solving the crisis

Abstract

A newly published survey has found that a strong majority of U.S. adults consider opioid overdose deaths as a serious problem, though differences in their responses on which entities bear responsibility for solving the crisis complicate the effort to adopt publicly acceptable strategies.

Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Gary Enos (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ff08c1c9540dea811b85https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34794
Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper