CPSS 420 Wk 2 – The Influence of Addiction on Individuals, Families, and Communities

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please make sure to reference your ideas.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In 2006, according to the CDC 72.4 opioid prescriptions were written per 100 individuals in the US. The rate continued to increase until 2012, where the rate increased to 81.2 opioid prescriptions per 100 individuals in the US this equated to 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills during this time. How have you seen the opioid crisis impact individuals, families or communities? (https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose)

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Please make sure to reference your ideas.
• Response should be a minimum of 175 words