THE OPIOID CRISIS IS ONLY GETTING WORSE
Since COVID-19, overdoses have increased more than 50%
THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF RECOVERY THAT ARE BEING DISRUPTED BY THE PANDEMIC
Health: managing one’s symptoms and making informed, healthy decisions that support physical & emotional well-being
Purpose: conducting meaningful daily activities and having the independence, income, & resources to participate in society
Home: having a stable & safe place to live
Community: having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, & hope
SOURCE: SAMHSA.GOV
“Every 1% increase in unemployment leads eventually to a 3.5% increase in opioid addiction. […] an additional 75,000 deaths are expected from overdose and suicide as a result of COVID.”
— Well Being Trust (May 8, 2020)
