Here are four insights:
1. Surgeon General Murthy is dedicated to fighting the opioid abuse epidemic by raising awareness and altering prescription processes.
2. He will back his report with prevention, treatment and recovery science.
3. Providers across the nation will soon receive a letter outlining the surgeon general’s goal, encouraging them to limit opioid prescriptions.
4. Surgeon General Murthy emphasized opioid addition is a chronic medical disorder that needs to be addressed.
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