Opioid Epidemic History and Solutions

We'll start by looking at and discussing this video: Heroin and the War on Drugs

Then we'll begin to explore other articles about addiction, prevention and treatment.

1.  An E.R. Kicks the Habit of Opioids for Pain
2. Seattle’s Potential Solution for Heroin Epidemic: Places for Legal Drug Use
3. Can You Get Over an Addiction?
4. Vancouver Prescriptions for Addicts Gain Attention as Heroin and Opioid Use Rises
5. In School Nurse’s Room: Tylenol, Bandages and an Antidote to Heroin
6. At the Frontline of the Opioid Epidemic, but Unable to Help

In groups, students will read their assigned article. Each group will be responsible for preparing a presentation that summarizes the article and shares the solutions (as well as their associated effects and risks) described in the articles.

Group #1 Brett Katie Ethan Zach	Group #2 Kelley Kristen Josie	Group #3 Megan Joe Sophie	Group #4 Myles Dylan Kyle	Group #5 Justin Freddy Emma
Group #6 Eric Annabel Julian