Deaths due to opioid/heroin overdoses have increased dramatically over the last decade.

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Subject: Research Writing

Deaths due to opioid/heroin overdoses have increased dramatically over the last decade.

After reading and viewing the provided articles and videos, and conducting necessary independent research, discuss the reason(s) and cause(s) for the dramatic increase and your thoughts regarding the prosecution of those who supplied the substance which led to the user’s death.

In addition to the above, be certain to address the following in your reflection.

Should a dealer be charged with some level of homicide if the user to whom he or she sells heroin dies of an overdose?
Should physicians who lawfully yet negligently prescribe an opioid knowing the potential lethal effect be criminally prosecuted? Should the physician lose his or her license to practice medicine?
Does it matter if Fentanyl was added to the heroin to boost the effect without the buyer’s knowledge? Or should the buyer beware?
What role does a forensic toxicologist play in determining the cause of death?
Your paper should be three (3) pages in length and written using APA style and formatting (7th edition). A cover page and reference(s) list page are required, however do NOT count toward the total page requirement. An abstract is NOT required.