Out of the Lab and into the Streets: The Opioid Crisis from a Police Perspective

The opioid crisis erupted from a tragic convergence of factors from the private and public sectors. Changing sensibilities on opioid use and abuse, perspectives on addiction and recovery, better chemistry and more diligent regulation offers some avenues forward.

Learning Objectives:

1. Brief history of opioids

2. The impact of opioid addiction not just on users but on families, communities, and society