NURS 6050 Week 1 Presidential Agendas Discussion
NURS 6050 Week 1 Presidential Agendas Discussion
Initial Post
The health care topic that I’ve chosen to explore that has reached the Presidential level is the Opioid epidemic. Health care disparities seem to arise daily. Opioid abuse /addiction occurs from the use of prescription drugs, none prescription drugs as well as illegal drugs. Drug abuse has been an ongoing challenge in years past and present. According to (Murray 2019) “Millions of Americans are impacted by the opioid crises”. People are dying at alarming rates due to opioid over doses. Drug abuse has crippled our neighborhoods and communities for decades and continues to be on the rise.” The misuse of and addiction to opioids including prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opiods such as Fentanyl, is a serious problem that affects not only the health of many Americans but social and economic welfare of our country” (National Institute on Drug Abuse [NIDA,2018]). In this forum I will explore the stance of President Bush, Obama, and Trump and their strategic efforts to address this epidemic which continues to be an ongoing concern to date.
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Presidential Agendas
According to (Ending America’s Opioid Crises, The White House) “President Trump’s Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse, unveiled in 2018, confronting the driving forces behind the opioid crises”. The first part of his plan was to educate American’s on the the dangerousness of abusing opioids. Secondly, he wanted to get better control on how drugs were being imported into the United States. To date the President plans to build a wall on the Mexican boarder, who tends to be a heavy supplier. He also, plans to rid the state of illegal immigrant drug traffickers. His final efforts are to aid those who struggle with addiction with more treatment options. President Trump has allocated billions of funds to address the ongoing concerns of the opioid crises. I agree with his on going efforts to limit access to these drugs both legally and illegally. My only opposition is that I would place more treatment centers in those areas that are largely affected, giving equal access to all that has fallen victim.
President Obama signed a Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic. According to (Reilly, 2016) “On July 22, President Barrack Obama signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, legislation that is the first of its kind to offer a multifaceted federal response to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic ravaging communities across the United States”. The purpose of this bill will be to combat the misuse of opioids and ensure that people have access to effective treatment. This plan includes proper surveillance by Medicare prescription drug plans to oversee safe prescribing. According to (Reily,2016) “In 2011, more than 1.7 million Medicare beneficiaries received an opioid dose that put them at increased risk of overdose; nearly a quarter million of them received these high dose
s for 90 or more consecutive days”. Expanding treatment options is also at the forefront of this plan as well. Commonly compared to President Trump’s plan the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act also addresses the intricate concern of ensuring proper treatment.
In 2002 President Bush announced his drug control strategy. President Busch stated ” We’re determined to limit drug supply, to reduce demand and to provide addicts with effective and compassionate drug treatment” (Bush, 2002). Bush also vowed to fight drug use and substantially those who dealt in drugs. Another effort was to target drug supply, by calling on the coast guards to increase security at the boarders to limit drugs from coming in overseas. The president also sought help from our Homeland Security Director to examine ways to improve our national boarder management system. President Bush urged Americans to do their part as well and to not misuse and abuse drugs in any way. He also urged parents to do their jobs by educating their children on the importance of staying clear of drugs. I also agree with Presidents Bush’s efforts as well, and although the drug crises has continued to arise I believe with every effort put into place we become a step closer in bridging this problem. My only draw back is that president Bush did not implement in his plan how he would combat the control of prescription opioids which continues to be on the rise.
While opioid addiction continues to be a common place among American’s, as a health care professional I am grateful that this is not only viewed as an addiction but also an illness that requires proper treatment. I believe that it is also important to educate our patients after major surgeries the potential risk of becoming addicted to prescription pain medications. As health care providers we really need to encourage patients to choose the least addictive form of medications possible. I also believe that its important to place treatment centers in the most affected areas and in places were patients can easily access them. I commend all three presidents for their conscious efforts to combat this epidemic. Although American’s continue to struggle with this issue, I believe with the strategies that have been put into place Americans have a greater chance at being liberated from this deadly addiction.
References
Murray, K., (2019).Racial Disparities in Opioid Addiction Treatment in Black and White Populations. Retrieved June,1,2020 from https.//www.addictioncenter.com/news/2019/10/racial-disparities-opioid-addiction-treatment/
Ending America’s Opioid Crises|The White House,(2020). The White House. Retrieved June, 1, 2020, from londonessays.com
Reilly, K., (2016). President Obama Signes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic . Retrieved on June, 1, 2020, from londonessays.com
President Bush Announces Drug Control Strategy (2002). Retrieved June, 2, 2020, from londonessays.com
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Discussion: Presidential Agendas
Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items.
Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently?
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