•Opioid epidemic-began 30 years ago, devastating effect through communities in the U.S. •In Communities- opioids cause spread of infectious diseases, increased violence/crime, financial problems, hous..
•Opioid epidemic-began 30 years ago, devastating effect through communities in the U.S. •In Communities- opioids cause spread of infectious diseases, increased violence/crime, financial problems, housing problems, and homelessness •Death rates are highest among males 35-44