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Silhouette of a man sitting in a doorway, holding a bottle of alcohol with his head resting on his hand, suggesting distress or contemplation. Explore Britannica's coverage on the history of the opioid crisis in the United States.
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  • Kara Rogers
    Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and has been a member of the National Association of Science Writers since 2009.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Top questions added. Aug 12, 2026
Added a banner to the opioid crisis site. Sep 13, 2024
Photo added. Aug 13, 2024
New article added. Jul 20, 2023
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