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How Structural Violence, Prohibition, and Stigma Have Paralyzed North American Responses to Opioid Overdose

This is an academic paper that provides commentary on the macro-environmental factors, such as pervasive stigma and the war on drugs, that have impeded effective responses to the opioid crisis. The ripple effect of criminalizing people who use drugs is explored. 

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Educational
Overdose prevention
Peer-reviewed Article
How Structural Violence, Prohibition, and Stigma Have Paralyzed North American Responses to Opioid Overdose
Citation

Tyndall, M., Dodd, Z. (2020). How Structural Violence, Prohibition, and Stigma Have Paralyzed North American Responses to Opioid Overdose. AMA Journal of Ethics, 22(1), E723-E728.