The opioid epidemic is just that...an epidemic - it's widespread and affects everyone. Here are some interesting statistics. The United States comprises only 4.6% of the world's population but we consume 80% of the world's opioids. The United States consumes 99% of the world's Vicodin. We spend $300,000,000,000 (that's billion) on pain-related medical costs each year, much of that is on medications. According to the CDC, in 2013, nearly 2 million Americans abused prescription drugs. [1] Each day, 7000 people are treated in Emergency Rooms across the United States for overdose or complications related to prescription drugs. Abuse Deterrent Formulations (ADF) are a good attempt to help curb the epidemic, but since insurance companies charge patients an arm and a leg for them over generics, addicts have a valid reason to ask for something that's cheaper and abusable. More importantly, these ADFs are only one…