After years of simmering in the background, opioid abuse has exploded into the worst public health calamity the nation has faced in decades. Tens of thousands of people die from overdoses each year, with many more becoming addicted or physically dependent on the medications. The crisis has seeped into virtually every part of the country and touched individuals and families from all types of backgrounds.
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What can physicians do to help curb the opioid crisis?