Athleticine
Solving the Problem of Post-Surgery Drug Abuse with D1-Athletes
Our Team
Autumn Owen
Livi Lawton
Fangtong Sun
Will Peters
An experienced group of UNC D1-athletes and educational innovators
The Problem
Opioid overdose-related deaths among people ages 15 to 24 more than quadrupled between 1999 and 2018.— National Institute on Drug AbusePrevention strategies must continue to be improved and more systems need to be in place to find and treat any underlying causes leading to these behaviors [addiction].— Substance Use and Addiction in Athletes, 2022
Learning Goals
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Increase awareness of addiction risks associated with prescribed pharmaceutical drugs by 25%.
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Develop strategies for safe and responsible medication usage post-surgery.
Persona
Age: 22
Name: Jake Thompson
Occupation: Student athlete
Injury: Torn ACL
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Jake is a 22-year-old college lacrosse player at UNC Chapel Hill. He just underwent ACL surgery and is facing some setbacks. He is trying to remain committed to his recovery goals and is eager to return to competitive play. Jake is trying to navigate this challenge while staying focused on his academic pursuits, rehabilitation, mental health, and personal interests.
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