How hospitals are fighting on the frontlines of the opioid crisis.

Stempniak M. Hosp Health Netw. March 2, 2016.

Inappropriate prescribing behaviors can contribute to opioid misuse. Discussing the opioid epidemic in the United States, this magazine article highlights proactive efforts to stem the problem (such as best practices for prescribing and administering opioids for patients withchronic pain) and treatment strategies for patients who are addicted to these high-risk medications.