A Call to Action: Preventing Opioid and Substance Abuse in South Florida Youth

Autor: Michael J. Parker, Julie A. Jacko, Cathaerina Appadoo, Katherine P. Cohen, Solina Pierre-Gilles, Arkene S. Levy, François Sainfort, Timothy F. Page
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: HCA Healthc J Med
Popis: Description The opioid crisis poses a substantial threat to youth throughout the nation. This crisis has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing some of the positive national trends in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Some risk factors for youth opioid use have been identified nationally. The South Florida tri-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach is a culturally distinct region which may not follow national trends and likely has unique risk and protective factors. To address the concerning spike in youth opioid use in South Florida, a community coalition was formed to identify factors unique to South Florida and create a plan for early awareness and prevention.
Databáze: OpenAIRE