The misuse and overuse of opioids have created a crisis in the United States. Drugs involved in this crisis include prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids. It is estimated that over 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In 2016 alone, approximately 42,000 people died from overdosing on opioids. In an effort to decrease the death toll due to the opioid crisis, some U.S. cities are planning on creating safe spaces for drug users . . . . Read the full article here.
* Candidate for Juris Doctor, Cumberland School of Law, Class of 2019. Junior Editor, Cumberland Law Review. Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, Class of 2013.
