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I've been hearing a lot about the opioid crisis. What are the best ways to deal with it?
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The best way to deal with the opioid crisis is to reduce the availability of opioids and provide treatment options for people struggling with addiction. This includes increasing access to medication-assisted treatment, expanding education on substance abuse prevention and harm reduction strategies, and providing more resources for recovery support services. Additionally, it’s important to focus on public health campaigns that emphasize responsible use of prescription painkillers, as well as increased enforcement of laws against illicit drug trafficking.