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1 Ending the Opioid Epidemic: Annotated Bibliography Amira Lindbloom Southern New Hampshire University PHE 505: Research Methods- Public Health Dr. Kristine D. Thomas-Jones March 5, 2024

2 Ending the Opioid Epidemic: Annotated Bibliography Balidemaj, F. (2021). Public health strategies to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States: A systematic review...14th European Public Health Conference (Virtual), Public health futures in a changing world, November 10-12, 2021. European Journal of Public Health, 31, iii423. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.226 This systematic review examines the opioid crisis in the United States. It identifies the availability and consumption of pharmaceutical opioids as one of the drivers of the epidemic. The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate strategies that contribute to combating the public health crisis. Coppage, C. (2020). From prescription to addiction: Treating the cause of the opioid epidemic and improving the FDA’s risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (Rems) program. Administrative Law Review , 72(1), 103–125. This article analyzes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) initiative to address the dangers that are associated with opioid prescriptions. The focus is on the effectiveness of the FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program and discusses the role of drug manufacturers in the opioid epidemic, marketing practices, and instances of misconduct within the program. It also highlights the implementation of mandatory training for opioid prescribers as a measure to reduce overprescription. Heo, M., Beachler, T., Sivaraj, L. B., Tsai, H.-L., Chea, A., Patel, A., Litwin, A. H., & Zeller, T. A. (2023). Harm reduction and recovery services support (HRRSS) to mitigate the opioid

3 overdose epidemic in a rural community. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention & Policy, 18(1), 1–9. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1186/s13011-023-00532-3 This research article examines the impact of harm reduction and recovery services in mitigating the opioid overdose epidemic in a rural community. The focus is on Oconee County, a rural county in South Carolina, which has been severely impacted by the opioid crisis and how the lack of harm reduction resources and recovery services intensifies the issue. The article aims to identify factors associated with community support for harm reduction initiatives. Kim, H., & Yang, H. (2020). Statistical analysis of county-level contributing factors to opioid- related overdose deaths in the United States. 2020 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC), Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC), 2020 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE, 5860–5863. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1109/EMBC44109.2020.9176465 This research paper examines county-level factors that contribute to opioid-related overdose deaths in the United States, categorizing them into three groups: demographic, socio-economic, and healthcare environmental. These features are investigated as predictors to model overdose deaths from all types of opioids, including prescription opioids and illicit opioids, exploring separate models for heroin and fentanyl overdose deaths. A multilevel mixed-effect regression is utilized to adequately account for grouping effects across counties. Le, A. B., & Rosen, J. D. (2021). It is time to implement primary prevention in the workplace to ameliorate the ongoing U.S. opioid epidemic. New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental

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4 & Occupational Health Policy, 31(3), 210–218. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1177/10482911211039880 This article highlights the urgent need to address the opioid epidemic’s impact on workers, employers, and communities, highlighting the “twindemics” of COVID-19 and opioids, which have worsened the crisis. While much has been written about the negative effects of the opioid epidemic on the workplace, primary prevention has not been a focus of other studies. The article proposes examining work-related causes of opioid use disorders, such as injury and stress, that may lead to prescription or illicit opioid use and advocates for expanding government funding to support primary prevention efforts and research. Lebeau Leibovici, B. (2023). The American opioid crisis and the future of drug policies. International Journal on Criminology , 10(2), 125–134. https://doi- org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.18278/ijc.10.2.13 This article examines the U.S. opioid crisis and its implications for future drug policies. It discusses how the crisis has led to the deaths of several hundred thousand individuals since the early 2000s, making it a significant public health emergency. The author, who serves as a medical advisor for the RESPADD (Addiction Prevention Network), delves into the complex aspects of the crisis, including its impact on communities, healthcare systems, and policy responses. McBain, R., Rose, A. J., & LaRochelle, M. R. (2018). The US opioid epidemic: One disease, diverging tales. Preventive Medicine: An International Journal Devoted to Practice and Theory, 112, 176–178. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.04.023

5 This article looks at the compelling health crisis of the U.S. opioid epidemic. With 35,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2015 alone, the crisis has developed into a significant public health emergency. The authors examine the underlying causes and potential solutions associated with ending the epidemic. While the statistics are consistently concerning, opinions surrounding the crisis differ significantly. McDonald, R., Eide, D., Skurtveit, S., & Clausen, T. (2024). Pills and the damage done: The opioid epidemic as man-made crisis. Frontiers in Public Health , 11, 1241404. https://doi- org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1241404 This article takes a critical look at the U.S. opioid epidemic, particularly its man-made nature. The crisis, characterized by a significant loss of life, has evolved over the past twenty-five years, with detrimental consequences for public health. The article explores the impact of prescription opioid manufacturers and other industries producing products with addictive potential. They frame the crisis within the concept of commercial determinants of health (CDOH), examining cross-industry mechanisms, policy inertia, and the role of industry in science. Stahler, G. J., Mennis, J., & Belenko, S. (2023). At the crossroads in the opioid overdose epidemic: Will evidence-based “radical” but rational drug policy strategies prevail? American Journal of Public Health , 113(7), 747–749. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.2105/ajph.2023.307320 This article critically examines the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic and the potential impact of evidence-based drug policy strategies. It explores the intersection of radical yet rational approaches to address the crisis. While acknowledging the severity of the

6 epidemic, it advocates for innovative policy solutions that prioritize harm reduction, prevention, and evidence-based interventions. Sun, D., Graham, A., Feldmeyer, B., Cullen, F. T., & Kulig, T. C. (2023). Public opinion about America’s opioid crisis: Severity, sources, and solutions in context. Deviant Behavior , 44(4), 567–590. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1080/01639625.2022.2071656 This research article examines public opinion regarding the severity, causes, and potential solutions to the U.S. opioid crisis. It explores how the general public perceives the crisis, identifies its origins, and evaluates proposed strategies. By analyzing survey data, light is shed on public awareness, attitudes, and beliefs related to the opioid epidemic. Tormohlen, K. N., Schmid, I., Stuart, E. A., Davis, C., & McGinty, E. E. (2024). State laws that require co-prescribing opioids and Naloxone and co-dispensing practices. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 66(1), 138–145. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.09.016 This article examines the impact of state laws mandating co-prescribing of opioids and naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) on prescribing patterns and overdose outcomes. Data is analyzed from a U.S. insurance claims database to assess the effects of these laws. In particular, it looks at whether such laws influence opioid prescribing practices and reduce opioid overdose rates. West, K. L., Lindquist, K., & Rodda, L. N. (2021). Fentanyl epidemic hits the US West coast: Opioid-related deaths in San Francisco from 2009–2019. International Journal of Drug Policy , 95, 1–9. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103402

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7 This research article examines the impact of the fentanyl epidemic on opioid-related deaths in San Francisco from 2009 to 2019. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid which has significantly contributed to the opioid crisis. The journal examines trends, patterns, and characteristics of fentanyl-involved deaths in the context of the West Coast region. Wu, X. (2024). Performative credibility: How opioid researchers sustain public trust during the opioid epidemic. Social Science & Medicine (1982), 340, 116502. https://doi- org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116502 In this study, the author investigates how opioid use disorder (OUD) researchers maintain their scientific credibility amidst increasing public scrutiny during the opioid epidemic. Through interviews with OUD researchers, the article examines their scientific practices, collaboration with non-expert stakeholders, and communication of research outcomes to the public.

PHE 505 2-2 Literature Review

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