Opioid misinformation is out there and the government can do something about it, experts say

Some misconceptions that continue to circulate include the idea that those with addictions are moral failures, or that opioids should never be prescribed.

Liberal MP Hedy Fry, left, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith spoke on the topic of opioid misinformation, with Ms. Fry pointing towards ideologies and social media as part of the cause, while Mr. Erskine-Smith says there should be collaboration with provinces and trust in public health officials to tackle the issue. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright and file photograph

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BY ALICE CHEN

June 30, 2021

Opioid misinformation runs the gamut, from a lack of clarity around illicit usage to fear around medically prescribed opioids, but experts say the federal government can do more to tackle these myths, including by helping facilitate a guideline for prescribing opioids and exploring decriminalization...

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