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Social media platforms are inadvertently fueling the opioid crisis, prompting urgent calls for intervention and education.
The opioid epidemic has found a new launching point: social media.
Imagine scrolling through your favorite social media page and coming across offers for prescription drugs.
However, these substances may not be such drugs but fakes containing potentially harmful or even fatal ingredients.
A recent article inRolling Stonerevealed that between 2019 and 2021, deaths from fake pills tripled.
As an increased number of drugs are now purchased online, authorities have shifted their countermeasures into overdrive.
Dr. Louise Stanger, a noted interventionist, stresses the need for compassion.
The fight against opioid addiction continues with successes here and there.
However, the battle rages on in an attempt to make significant headway.
Criminals can reach broad audiences of youths using anonymity and apps allowing for disappearing content.
Once ordered, the preparations are sent through commercial shipping services.
Prevention Through Education
Preventing first-time and recreational opioid use proves crucial.
Equipping kids with resilience protects them now and in the future.
Early Intervention
Those already facing addiction must be met with empathy and concern.
While sharing your feelings and worries is okay, making judgments should be avoided at all costs.
You must demonstrate a willingness to provide support.
Intervening early and motivationally is so important because more entrenched addiction develops, Stanger said.
There is always reason to hope when peoples humanity is recognized.
Treatment and Recovery
Fortunately, treatment options exist for those dealing with addiction issues.
Choosing the most appropriate method should be made in consultation with the individuals family and doctors.
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