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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

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Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. By focusing foremost on reducing harm rather than just restricting use, it made strides in lowering overdose-related deaths.