The Opioid Epidemic and the Addiction Crisis by Elliott Smith

Author:Elliott Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lerner Publications Company

teachers speak with children daily about what is happening

at home and in their neighborhoods. It gives kids a chance

to express their emotions and shows teachers which of their

students may need more support.

Educating children about the dangers of opioids at a

young age is critical. Research shows that teenagers and

young adults often underestimate risk, so they might not

understand how easy it is to become addicted. From 2005

to 2020, the use of opioids by teens and young adults has

increased rapidly. One in five report misusing opioids.

Because their brains are still developing, they can be prone

to risky behavior and misuse of opioids.

Drug addiction causes changes in the brain. This image shows

an addicted person’s brain (right) producing less dopamine, a

chemical linked to happiness.

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