Early prevention programs for children could help end the opioid crisis

By Charlotte Waddell, Professor Emerita of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Christine Schwartz, Adjunct Professor, Children's Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Jen Barican, Senior Research Manager, Children’s Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Nicole L.A. Catherine, Canada Research Chair in Child Health Equity and Policy Tier II, Assistant Professor, Children's Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Primary prevention is a crucial but underused component of a comprehensive public health approach to ending the opioid crisis — starting with children.

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