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In BusinessThe Economic Impact of America's Opioid EpidemicThe Opioid Epidemic in the USA

The impact of the worst public health crisis in decades on the economy and jobs

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How did the crisis start?

Mark Hurst: it began in the '90s when prescription rates for opioid painkillers exploded.

  • How did the crisis start?
  • Recovering addicts
  • What has been the impact on communities?
  • Brian Allen is East Liverpool’s director of public safety.
  • The Homer Laughlin China Company is one of the town’s biggest employers.
  • What can businesses do?
  • Gerry Kesselring is president of Contract Sweepers & Equipment in Columbus, Ohio
  • David is back at work after relapsing six months ago.

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