The U.S. Opioid Epidemic: Solved or a Work in Progress
To many, Matthew McKinney was an outgoing teenager who, according to his mom, was “full of adventure, mischief, and zest for life” (1). Yet, despite having this outgoing disposition, Matthew faced his own personal battle: one against drugs (2). At the age of 13, he succumbed to peer pressure and tried pot, mostly in hopes…