We believe the best way to treat addiction is to understand it. Which is why we continue to educate not just our patients, but their family, friends and community.
While opioids like fentanyl and oxycodone get more press than almost any other addictive substance, their chemical progenitor, heroin, remains an impactful and deadly presence. Thousands of people struggle with heroin use disorder each year, and the risk of death by overdose remains high for those who use this extremely…
In North Carolina, drug overdose fatalities triggered by illicit substances or medications surged by almost 1,000, rising from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020. Additionally, approximately 15,000 visits to the emergency department were linked to drug overdoses in 2020.1 If you are struggling with opioid addiction and need help…
In 2022, accidental drug overdoses resulted in 4,915 deaths. Notably, Ohio recorded the highest accidental drug overdose fatalities in 2021, reporting 5,174 deaths.1 If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction in Asheboro, NC, it is essential to know that help is available. BrightView is a local…
In 2022, there were 4,915 deaths caused by accidental drug overdoses, showing a 5% decrease from the previous year. It’s worth mentioning that 2021 was the highest year for unintentional drug overdose deaths in Ohio, with 5,174 fatalities reported.1 If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction,…
According to the Maryland Department of Health, unintentional drug- and alcohol-related intoxication deaths are on the rise throughout the state. The vast majority of those fatalities are opioid-related, with approximately 2,500 deaths out of 2,800 in 2021 being attributed to opioids.1 What can be done to put an end to…
Overdose deaths more than doubled in Maryland from 2015 to 2020, with 44.6 fatalities per 100,000 people compared to 20.9 per 100,000 five years prior.1 Another critical fact to consider is that fentanyl was responsible for a large portion of overdoses (both fatal and nonfatal), at a rate of 108%…
The opioid epidemic is still going strong in Middletown, OH, with 93% of overdose deaths in 2021 involving opioid drugs.1 The increase in drugs cut with fentanyl plays a significant role in the spike in opioid overdose fatalities. Unfortunately, many people do not realize they are consuming fentanyl, as it…
Opioid overdoses in Randolph County remained relatively consistent from 2019 through 2023, with a low of 576 overdoses in 2020 and a peak of 786 in 2022.1 Roughly 5-10% of those overdoses resulted in fatalities. This is a considerable problem for the county, but with the help of a rehab…
Opioid-related deaths in Maryland have more than tripled since 2012, with nearly three thousand people perishing from these potent drugs in 2021.1 To put that into perspective, consider that deaths related to alcohol or non-opioid drugs only slightly increased during that same time frame. These statistics can be unsettling, but…
