Elements of a Comprehensive Public Health Response to the Opioid Crisis

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's report of 116 overdose deaths a day from prescription and illicit opioids in 2016 underscores the need for urgent action to prevent overdose deaths, promote evidence-based programs for treatment and recovery, and implement programs and policies that support the primary prevention of addiction. The authors of this commentary recognize the desire policymakers and practitioners have for a "silver bullet" to address pressing public health problems. However, no single public health tactic or policy will end the opioid crisis.

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