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American Opioid Epidemic - Coggle Diagram
American Opioid Epidemic
Severity
Death toll over time
How widespread is the impact?
Which areas is it most predominant in and why?
Severity of addiction
What makes it an ‘epidemic’?
Rise over time - causes and effects
Long term harms
Science behind addiction
Impact on brain functioning
How is addiction developed?
Effect of opioids on brain chemistry
Psychological/physiological symptoms
Long term harms
Role in reducing pain/inducing pleasure
Origins
When did it first become an ‘epidemic’?
Impact of the previous waves on the following ones
Main drivers of the epidemic
Role of pharmaceutical companies and doctors
Causes of epidemic
Different opioid types
Different methods of production/administration
Differences between most widely used opioids
Impact of each opioid on brain chemistry
Most potent and why?
Natural vs. synthetic opioids
Solutions/Future Directions
Temporary vs. Permanent solutions
Existing antidotes/cures for patients
Ways to spread awareness among populations
Targeted solutions for separates waves of the epidemic
Existing antidote drugs - why are they effective?
Effect on American health system
Waves of opioid epidemic
Death toll over time
Changes made due to epidemic's impact
Laws/regulations
Repercussions and advancements
Difficulties combating it
Why are opioids so difficult to eliminate/restrict use of?
Social aspects of combat
Biological/chemical aspects of combat
Severity and effect of different waves
Role of medical professionals/pharmaceutical companies
Laws
Spread of misinformation - ads, packaging
Origins of the epidemic
Lack of responsible prescriptions
Lack of regulation
Profit/self-interest vs. safe sales