The opioid epidemic refers the widespread use of extremely powerful prescription painkillers. Typically prescribed for extreme pain due to chronic medical conditions or post operative pain, opioids can be helpful in the short term to treat pain. Read more

Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids such as prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Read more

Across the nation, overdoses are the leading cause of death of people under 50, claiming 142 lives a day. Read more