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  • The symposium features twelve personal stories from people affected by the ongoing opioid crisis.
  • In addition to the narratives, there are three expert commentaries written by bioethics scholars and a well-known science reporter.
  • The aim is to examine how public discussion and recent policies regarding the opioid crisis affect individuals suffering from chronic pain.

Article Abstract

This symposium includes twelve personal narratives from individuals impacted by the current opioid crisis. Three commentaries on these narratives are also included, authored by four experts-three scholars in the field of bioethics and one nationally recognized science reporter and best-selling author. The goal of this symposium is to explore the personal impact of public discourse and recent policy about the opioid crisis on people living with chronic pain.

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