Growing Accessibility of Opioids in Rural Areas

Discusses the opioid epidemic, focusing specifically on rural areas in Kentucky and West Virginia. In these areas, the number of prescription opioids being received by pharmacies is extremely high when compared to the population. Unsurprisingly, these areas also have high rates of hospitalizations and overdoses due to abuse of opioids. Also addresses the social and economic realities which may have contributed to the use of opioids and the barriers faced by rural people seeking healthcare servic