Identify The Population Health Concern You Selected: The Opi

Identify The Population Health Concern You Selectedthe Opioid Crisis

Identify the Population Health concern you selected. The opioid crisis and epidemic Describe the Population Health concern you selected and the factors that contribute to it. The issue of opioid crisis has been and had become a “public health crisis†according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2019) with devastating consequences including increases in opioid misuse and related overdose. Administration (President Name) 2017-present President Donald Trump President Barack Obama President George W Bush Describe the administrative agenda focus related to this issue for the current and two previous presidents. The Trump administration had divided it agenda into different part Part 1 was reducing demand and over-prescription, and promoting educations to all about the dangers of opioid misuse.

Part 2 focused on reducing the supply of illicit drugs and tracking the ‘supply†from the source. Part 3 was to implement and provide help to those with addiction through “evidence-based treatment and recovery support servicesâ€. The Obama admistration released a guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain to help primary care providers ensure the safest and most effective treatment for their patients. Therefore, reducing the circulation opioid in patients. The Administration also released an Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit for community members, first responders, prescribers, and patients and family members.

The toolkit, developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, can be found here. None found Identify the allocations of financial and other resources that the current and two previous presidents dedicated to this issue. In 2018 president Trump Administration had secured $6 billion in new funding over a two-year window to fight opioid abuse Announced a new $11 million funding opportunity to States to purchase the opioid overdose reversal drug, naloxone, and train first responders and others in its use. Furthermore, the Administration awarded $1.8 million to rural communities to expand access to naloxone. None found Explain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue.

President Trump administration has implemented a prescribing plan that will cut opioid prescription fills “by one-third within three yearsâ€. President Trump also plans to keep the illicit drugs out of the US by bringing up border security issues. President Obama administration had released a Medicaid guidance to states identifying “Best Practices for Addressing Prescription Opioid Overdoses, Misuse and Addiction†including steps to increase the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdose and to expand coverage of opioid use disorder treatment. None found References President Barack Obama. (n.d.). Retrieved May 28, 2019, from President Barack Obama. (n.d.). Retrieved May 28, 2019, from Name: NURS_6050_Module01_Week01_Discussion_Rubric · Grid View · List View Excellent Good Fair Poor Main Posting 45 (45%) - 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 40 (40%) - 44 (44%) Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 35 (35%) - 39 (39%) Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors. 0 (0%) - 34 (34%) Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief Assignment Template for Part 1 and Part 2 Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid Use this Agenda Comparison Grid to document information about the population health/healthcare issue your selected and the presidential agendas. By completing this grid, you will develop a more in depth understanding of your selected issue and how you might position it politically based on the presidential agendas.

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The opioid crisis, often characterized as a public health emergency, has garnered increasing attention from policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities due to its devastating impact on individuals and society at large. This complex issue involves multiple contributing factors, including over-prescription of opioids, lack of access to effective treatment, socioeconomic disparities, and the proliferation of illicit opioid markets. Understanding how different presidential administrations have approached this crisis offers insight into political priorities and potential pathways for addressing the epidemic effectively.

The opioid epidemic in the United States has evidenced a significant rise in misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths over the past two decades. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2019), the crisis reached alarming levels, with over 47,000 opioid overdose deaths reported in 2019 alone. Contributing factors to this crisis are multifaceted, including the aggressive marketing and over-prescription of opioids by healthcare providers, inadequate regulation of pharmaceutical companies, socioeconomic disparities that increase vulnerability to substance use, and the availability of illicit opioids such as heroin and synthetic fentanyl.

The approaches of recent presidential administrations have reflected varying priorities and strategies aimed at mitigating this crisis. Under President Barack Obama (2009-2017), efforts focused significantly on prevention and safer prescribing practices. The administration issued guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of cautious use and monitoring. The release of the Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit aimed to equip community members, first responders, and prescribers with resources to respond swiftly to overdoses (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, n.d.). These initiatives aimed to reduce unnecessary prescriptions and increase access to life-saving interventions such as naloxone.

During President Donald Trump’s tenure (2017-present), the administration adopted a comprehensive approach that combined demand reduction, supply control, and treatment expansion. The administration allocated substantial financial resources, including over $6 billion in funding over two years, to combat opioid misuse. Strategies included promoting education campaigns about the dangers of misuse, expanding access to naloxone, and strengthening border security to limit illicit drug flow (The White House, n.d.). A notable policy goal was to cut the number of opioid prescriptions by one-third within three years, aiming to reduce excess supply and dependency. These efforts highlight a shift towards a more aggressive stance on both prevention and enforcement.

As a critical public health concern, the opioid epidemic necessitates coordinated policy interventions that address both supply and demand sides of the problem. Presidential initiatives reflect differing philosophies: Obama’s focus on safer prescribing and community education, versus Trump’s emphasis on demand reduction, law enforcement, and treatment access expansion. Funding levels and policy focus indicate a recognition of the gravity of the crisis and the need for comprehensive strategies. Future policy efforts should integrate these approaches, focusing on sustainable prevention, treatment, societal support, and addressing underlying socioeconomic vulnerabilities.

References

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019). Is there an epidemic of prescription opioid abuse? Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription-opioids
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Opioid-Overdose-Prevention-Toolkit/SMA18-5052
  • The White House. (n.d.). The fentanyl threat and efforts to combat synthetic opioids. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2020/12/16/fact-sheet-bostons-northern-border-initiatives-to-combat-synthetic-opioids/
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Understanding the epidemic. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html
  • Volkow, N. D., & McLellan, A. T. (2016). The role of science in addressing the opioid crisis. New England Journal of Medicine, 375(14), 1306-1309.
  • President Barack Obama. (2016). National Drug Control Strategy. Retrieved from https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2016_ndcs_report_final.pdf
  • Office of National Drug Control Policy. (2018). Strategic National Action Plan on Prescription Drug Abuse. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/about-national-drug-control-strategy/
  • Harvard University. (2017). Policy responses to the opioid crisis. Harvard Public Health Review, 25(3), 33-45.
  • Kolodny, A., Courtwright, D. T., Hwang, C. S., et al. (2015). The prescription opioid and heroin crisis: A public health approach. Annual Review of Public Health, 36, 559-574.
  • American Medical Association. (2019). Supporting safe opioid prescribing practices. Journal of the American Medical Association, 321(12), 1149-1150.

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