Addressing The Opioid Crisis With Digital Solutions

Opioid misuse is a health crisis that's killed almost 600,000 people in the United States in the past two decades, and the Covid-19 pandemic caused overdoses to skyrocket (opens in new window) to new highs in 2020. In 2018, one in seven people ages 18 to 25 (opens in new window) had a substance use disorder, so you likely know someone who's been affected.

The causes of the opioid epidemic (opens in new window) are extremely complex, but one thing that's clear is that it's a severe problem that deserves considerably more attention and resources.

In my latest Forbes article, I explore how hospitals, recovery centers, health insurers and pharmaceutical companies can take successful digital practices and apply them to support patients affected by addiction or other serious chronic conditions.

If you're interested in doing more, d (opens in new window)onate today (opens in new window) in support of Partnership to End Addiction, as they work to provide families the tools they need to take effective action for their child’s substance use or addiction.