Survey suggests politically conservative bias in views on the overdose crisis

Key Points

• This survey aims to explore public perceptions of responsibility regarding the opioid overdose crisis in the U.S.
• Conducted a national survey of U.S. adults
• Analyzed responses to questions about responsibility
• Examined the relationship between political affiliation and views on the crisis
• A strong majority of respondents view opioid overdose deaths as a serious problem
• Responses on responsibility differ significantly based on political affiliation
• Conservative individuals show distinct biases in attributing responsibility for solving the crisis