RAND Research Topic: Opioids2024-03-28T11:29:24ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/opioids.htmlAmerica's Opioid EcosystemRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA604-1.html2023-03-16T00:01:00Z2023-03-16T00:01:00Z<p>Patterns and consequences of opioid use are changing dramatically. Researchers provide a nuanced assessment of America's opioid ecosystem, highlighting how leveraging system interactions can reduce addiction, overdose, suffering, and other harms.</p>Alternatives to OpioidsPatricia M. Herman; Michele J. Maiers; Ryan R. Burdick; Bradley D. Steinhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2628-1.html2023-08-29T07:45:00Z2023-08-29T07:45:00Z<p>An effective approach to the opioid crisis requires primary prevention strategies to reduce unnecessary opioid initiation. Opioid settlement funds should be directed toward these strategies by leveraging nonpharmacological pain management.</p>