The opioid epidemic is the deadliest drug crisis in American history. The epidemic has killed over 64,000 people each year from the abuse of some prescription medicine. Opioids make people have a different perception of pain. This has caused millions of Americans to become addicted.
The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump has declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. His declaration means that the United States government can now expand medical care to rural areas and cut down regulations that keep people from getting help. He has also said if this continues he will declare a national emergency.
