Question 2

Between 2000 and 2010, the use of opioids was

exploding in the USA. We use MME (Morphine

Milligram Equivalents) as a measure of doses used.

It went from 91 billion doses in 2000 to a level 159%

higher in 2009.

Assuming a linear trend (billion of doses as a

function of years t), what is the slope of the linear

function of the use of opioids, in billion? Assume

that t=0 in 2003.

If needed, round your answer to 2 digits after the

decimal point.