WINTHROP — Health Director Meredith Hurley has announces that the Department of Public Health is launching a survey to gauge the impact of the opioid epidemic on the community.
The purpose of the survey, which is being supported by Opioid Mitigation Funds from the state, is to learn more about the extent of opioid usage within the community, including the frequency, type, and reasons behind consumption.
By identifying patterns and trends in usage, the department hopes to understand demographic disparities, geographic variations, and correlations with other social or health factors so that public resources can better be used to help mitigate the epidemic. The department also hopes to assess the physical, psychological, and socio-economic impacts of opioid use on individuals, families, and the community.
Survey results will be used to help evaluate access to resources such as support services, treatment options, and harm reduction measures for individuals struggling with opioid use disorders.
“The results of this survey will provide us with valuable insights that we can use to develop targeted interventions, prevention strategies and policy initiatives to address the opioid epidemic,” said Director Hurley. “We also seek to empower advocacy efforts by raising awareness of the prevalence and consequences of opioid use.”
To take the survey, click here.
