South Carolina is one of the most beautiful states of the United States, with a breathtaking coastline and stunning scenery that can make anyone fall in love. With a population of over 5 million, the state is filled with many fun spots for tourists and residents. However, despite all its splendor, it faces the issues […]
The substance abuse problem has become prevalent primarily due to a rise in easy access to opioids, leading to a significant number of fatalities around the country. In Oklahoma, there has been an increase in addicts and deaths because of prescription and illicit pills. This higher rate of substance abuse addiction has also increased mental […]
The state of North Carolina has also been impacted by the national heroin crisis. Overdose fatalities in the US were estimated to have soared by 30% in 2020, setting a new high. Greater than the national average, North Carolina had a 34 percent increase in overdose deaths. In North Carolina, more overdose fatalities have been […]
One of the major public health issues in New Jersey, like other states, is the increase in the easy accessibility of opioids, like prescription pills, heroin, and other illegal drugs. Many individuals in the state also deal with alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Substance abuse and alcohol addiction is a grave problem in […]
Along with horse races and the world-famous fried chicken, Kentucky also has some bad things to its name, such as high taxes, an underfunded and mismanaged educational system, air pollution, and drug use. The local government characterizes Kentucky’s drug crisis as the biggest public safety challenge. The state also has higher rates of mental illnesses […]
As of 2021, there were 1,361 unintentional overdose deaths in Connecticut. While the number is already scary enough, the fact that it has constantly been rising every year makes it scarier. Unintentional overdose deaths increased by 16.7% from 2018 to 2019, which increased by 14.3% in 2020. 2021 noted the highest unintentional overdose deaths recorded […]
