ESSAY: Dоctоrаl-level respоnses аre expected — demonstrаte synthesis, critical analysis, and integration of course concepts. Support your arguments with specific data, examples, and terminology from the course materials. The opioid epidemic is frequently described as a “systems-level” public health failure requiring a systems-level response. Write a well-organized essay that (a) explains the three waves of the epidemic and the role of corporate and regulatory accountability; (b) applies at least TWO of the three core public health functions (assessment, policy development, assurance) to the crisis; and (c) proposes an integrated behavioral health response that addresses prevention at the individual, community, and policy levels, including at least two harm-reduction strategies. Ground your argument in course content and explain why no single intervention is sufficient.