The White House. (2017, October 26). President Trump Delivers Remarks on Combating Drug Demand and the Opiod Crisis [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LWN_GKdWbc&feature=youtu.be
Address each of the following questions. Organize your response in a numerical order as follows:
1. More than 300,000 Americans have died from overdoses involving opioids since 2000. President Donald J. Trump has mobilized his entire Administration to address opioid abuse by directing the declaration of a nationwide Public Health Emergency. How does this spotlight by the White House and the First Lady help combat the Opioid Crisis?
2. We will work to strengthen vulnerable families and communities, and we will help to build and grow a stronger, healthier, and drug-free society, President Trump says. Describe the health disparities of the opioid crisis among our lower income communities.
3. Describe the mortality and significance of the opioid crisis to include the impact of unintentional death in the United States. Describe the opioid crisis affect newborns and the family unit.
4. What is your opinion on this national health emergency? Select one measure in which the President shared which you believe will make a difference. Describe the impact you foresee given your research policy change. Find at least one example of the impact on public health in the community or traditional health care structure that you find interesting. Share why you selected this example and what you see as the benefits.
5. Embed a picture or picture quote incorporating any topic of this discussion you are inspired to share. Provide a brief explanation as to why you selected this picture and the relevance from your perspective.
