The Evolving Opioid Crisis
In 2023, 222 people died every day in the United States from opioid overdose according to provisional CDC data.1 Additionally, US drug overdoses soared to 107,543 deaths—a 17% increase from 2020.1 Much of that increase was driven by opioid-related drug overdose deaths. In fact, opioids accounted for 81,083 deaths in 2023.1 With millions of people affected, our nation is suffering from a public health crisis, which was exacerbated by COVID-19. In addition, the proliferation of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with it and other dangerous substances is a driving force of overdose deaths in the US, making it much more critical—and urgent—to prevent opioid misuse and addiction.
As a prescriber, you can be part of the solution.
Brought to you by Partnership to End Addiction, Search and Rescue is a prescriber education campaign designed to provide health care professionals with the tools and resources they need to help patients avoid prescription drug misuse and addiction and access effective treatment. This project operates in partnership with the Opioid Response Network with funding from SAMHSA.*
In addition to the resources on this site, the Opioid Response Network provides no-cost training and education that is evidence-based and designed to meet your needs in addressing the opioid crisis. Submit a request and share your needs.
Between 21% and 29%
of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them2