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This review aims to explore the multifaceted causes and impacts of the opioid crisis, while evaluating response strategies.

March 24, 2026Open Access

Opioid Crisis: Causes, Impacts, and Response Strategies

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This review aims to explore the multifaceted causes and impacts of the opioid crisis, while evaluating response strategies.
Literature-based narrative review
Analysis of opioid prescribing practices
Examination of health consequences related to opioid misuse
Review of policy and practice responses
Increased opioid prescribing correlates with higher rates of misuse and dependence.
Transitions to heroin and synthetic opioids have led to rising overdose deaths.
Health consequences affect not only individuals but also families and communities.
Effective responses involve multi-level frameworks for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.

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Literature review reveals the complexities of opioid misuse in communities, suggesting comprehensive response strategies.

Olajide et al. (2026) studied this question.

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