Opioid Persuasive Speech Outline

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I. How did it all begin?
A. Understanding of what Opioids are and what they do
1. Opioids are potent, addictive drugs that inhibit the transmission of pain signals in the brain.
2. A few common opioid pain killers are called hydrocodone and oxycodone. They are chemically very similar to opiates derived directly from the opium poppy
B. Understanding addiction
1. Those addicted to opioid medication are considered to have a chronic medical condition and will be treated like diabetes.
II. The Problem in Modern Times
A.
III. How Can We Stop the Epidemic?
A. A way is to take other specific medications to prevent the cravings and stop effects of opioids from addicts.
1. Medical Assisted Treatment include buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone. They

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