Which of the following statements about opioid use and abuse in the United States is true?
A)The abuse of opioids in the United States has become a national epidemic.
B)Opioid use in the United States has started to level off and even decrease is several parts of the country.
C)The use of oxycodone has increased over the last from 2008 to the present whereas the use of Vicodin has decreased sharply over the same period.
D)The federal government has succeeded in curbing opioid addiction through a vast network of rehabilitation centers.

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The abuse of opioids in the United States is considered a national epidemic, with thousands of deaths every year resulting from overdoses. While there have been efforts to address the crisis, it continues to be a significant problem. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements About Opioid Use and Abuse