Publications by authors named "Loryn L Osburn"
Objective: This article aims to explore the statistics observed in the Pacific Northwest regarding substance abuse, as Oregon and Washington have been shown to be most affected given the increased treatment admissions for opioid utilization and mortality related to medication overdose.
Methods: Using PubMed and National Conference of State Legislatures database, articles detailing prescription drug abuse statistics, programs, and laws were collected and analyzed in order to identify possible solutions.
Summary: Many studies report that pain medication prescriptions have seen a rise in recent years, however, there still exists an inadequacy in pain management.