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The Opioid Epidemic in Iowa and Harm Reduction Strategies
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The Opioid Epidemic in Iowa and Harm Reduction Strategies

Christopher Buresh and Sarah Ziegenhorn
University of Iowa Public Policy Center
01/2019
DOI: 10.17077/rep.001114
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Abstract

Background: Nationwide opioid deaths have increased rapidly since the mid 1990’s Over the last decade they have begun to rise in Iowa as well. Currently opioid related deaths are up 250% from 10 years ago, growing at three times the national pace. This has been a problem across the spectrum in Iowa, occurring in urban, suburban, and rural places. Overdoses are also occurring across the socioeconomic spectrum.

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