A newly released Siena Poll finds nearly 6 in 10 more people have been affected in some way by opioid abuse but they feel that there is more awareness surrounding opioid abuse. Close to 8 in 10 respondents feel opioid abuse is a somewhat or very serious problem in their area. A majority also think doctors are more conscious when prescribing pain medicines and that treatment is easier to obtain.

 

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