Book contents
- The Opioid Epidemic
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I The Origins of Addiction
- Part II Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- 5 Current Data and Worldwide Opioid Misuse Statistics
- 6 Changing Trends in Opioid Misuse
- 7 The Actual Cost of the Opioid Epidemic
- 8 The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Healthcare Infrastructure
- Part III The Treatment Plan
- Part IV Recovery
- Appendix: Additional Content and Resources
- Index
- References
8 - The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Healthcare Infrastructure
from Part II - Recognizing That a Problem Exists
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 October 2023
Book contents
- The Opioid Epidemic
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I The Origins of Addiction
- Part II Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- 5 Current Data and Worldwide Opioid Misuse Statistics
- 6 Changing Trends in Opioid Misuse
- 7 The Actual Cost of the Opioid Epidemic
- 8 The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Healthcare Infrastructure
- Part III The Treatment Plan
- Part IV Recovery
- Appendix: Additional Content and Resources
- Index
- References
Summary
All countries are facing of dearth of medical resources. As more developed countries struggle with access to specialized care, their third-world counterparts are faced with a lack of healthcare workers, equipment, medication, and medical facilities. The opioid epidemic has exacerbated this issue by placing a significant strain on healthcare infrastructure worldwide, though these effects impact people in less developed countries to a much greater degree as most areas such as this have limited resources available to begin with. As the incidence of opioid-related health issues increases, the funds and personnel necessary to address them must come from somewhere. Resources diverted in this manner negatively impact other healthcare services, reducing access to preventative treatments, increasing wait times for access to care, and increasing the already high burden on healthcare professionals. If we remain reactive instead of proactive in our approach to disease management it becomes much more expensive and ultimately impacts everyone.
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- The Opioid EpidemicOrigins, Current State and Potential Solutions, pp. 94 - 104Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023
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