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Read https://asu.instructure.com/courses/176997/files/79015728/download?verifier=4pkYSWoSwmG1VNyddxKevbnZ9BARjsho5HWj28DX&wrap=1
Consider especially what the authors in the Leung et al. paper show through their analysis about the role of the 1980 letter from Porter and Jick in the literature about opioid addiction.
In at least 200 words, respond to the following prompt: What do you think is the role of evidence in medicine, especially in pharmaceuticals? Do you think that the 1980 letter was a good resource for opioid literature? Why or why not?
In at least 50 words each, comment on the posts of two of your peers. Be sure to note whether you agree with their analysis, and why. (2) Porter and Jick (1980) Addiction rare in patients treated with narcotics Read Volkow (2018). In at least 200 words answer the following prompt: Do you think that the focus on prescription practices of physicians is the best way to deal with the opioid epidemic? Why? If not, what would you suggest to address the opioid epidemic?
In at least 50 words each, comment on the posts of two of your peers. Be sure to note whether you agree or disagree with their conclusion, and why.
Note: Please be conscientious in your posts and responses about opioids. This is an ongoing and devastating problem which has affected many people, and you don’t know the life experiences of your peers.