Abstract
The primary purpose of the study is to determine the socio-economic impact on opioid addiction susceptibility. Over the last few years, there has been a general increasing population of people addicted to opioids. Although the drug is often used for pain management, it is highly addictive. A descriptive research design was used to conduct the study, where twelve journal articles were used to analyze the status of opioid addiction and relationship to socio-economic factors. The results section identified several socioeconomic variables increasing people’s vulnerability to opioid addiction including unemployment, income level, family relationship, community participation, and opium usage in households. Additionally, easy access to opioids that are sold in local drug store increases susceptibility to addiction and the study also notes doctors are prescribing opioids for patients particularly those individuals enrolled in public health insurance programs. Low socioeconomic status is associated with higher risk of opioid addiction compared to high socioeconomic status, but individual decisions also play a critical role in facilitating the crisis.
Highlights
Background of the studyOpioid addiction is a significant crisis facing the world today
Low socioeconomic status is associated with higher risk of opioid addiction compared to high socioeconomic status, but individual decisions play a critical role in facilitating the crisis
Opioids are critical for chronic pain management, but the drug is widely abused in different parts of the world [1]
Summary
Opioid addiction is a significant crisis facing the world today. Opium is an ancient drug whose usage is marred with numerous controversies throughout history. Opioids are critical for chronic pain management, but the drug is widely abused in different parts of the world [1]. America is dealing with an opioid addiction epidemic that is facing millions of people and is linked to thousands of deaths every year [2]. Due to the high prevalence of chronic pain in the population, more people are using opioids than ever before beyond the recommended period of three months. Easy access to opioids in the local pharmacies and chemists exacerbates the problem as individuals without opioid prescription can purchase the drug.
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