Which statement BEST describes the changes in the rate of opioid addiction in the United States over the past 30 to 40 years?
A) A slow but steady increase
B) Relatively constant rates for 20-plus years, followed by a sudden decrease
C) Minor increases and decreases throughout the years
D) Up-and-down shifts throughout the years, with rates currently being high

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The opioid crisis in the United States has seen fluctuating rates of addiction over the past 30 to 40 years, with periods of increase and decrease, but the overall trend has been towards higher rates of opioid addiction in recent years.

Which Statement BEST Describes the Changes in the Rate of Opioid