Two Million Americans: An Examination of the Widespread Opioid Epidemic in the United States
Five Projects - PDFs
Informative Speech
What are opioids? This speech gives a straightforward, thorough explanation of what opioids are, what they seek to treat medically, and why their use is controversial.
Persuasive Essay
What are the alternatives to opioids for pain management? This persuasive essay provides and argues for the use of a list of various medical treatments and medications that are able to alleviate pain in place of opioid prescription.
Lesson Plan Paper
How do you recognize an overdose and how do you use Naloxone to prevent one? By reading this paper, an individual is able to learn the signs of an overdose and how to administer Naloxone, a miracle drug, to treat this fatal issue.
Research Paper
What is the process of opioid detox and withdrawal like? How does this affect babies in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? This paper provides information on the process of detoxing from an opioid addiction, which causes withdrawal, and relates these facts to the issues that babies that have Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome endure.
Artwork & Explanation
How can you help yourself or someone else affected by opioids? These three mini-posters seek to warn an audience about the pressures surrounding drug usage and the risks that can accompany addiction. These art pieces are accompanied by a paper that explains each poster's factual and visual significance.