Combatting the Opioid Crisis: Unveiling the Dual Diagnosis Challenge
Introduction: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Impact In the shadow of the silent crisis known as the opioid epidemic, a complex web of challenges has emerged, deeply impacting communities. In 2021, the United States witnessed 107,000 drug overdose deaths, with a staggering 75% linked to opiates (CDC). A troubling aspect of this crisis is the…