STATISTICS & TRENDS

STATISTICS & TRENDS

The Ongoing Meth Epidemic in Rural Oklahoma

“Everything is not OK in OK.” Read the powerful story of Mike and Joan, a couple who moved to rural Oklahoma for a fresh start only to face the harsh reality of a community struggling with arson, theft, and the heartbreaking toll of meth addiction.

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Illicit Use of Ketamine on the Rise

Ketamine has been used recreationally in the U.S. for some time, but only recently have usage rates increased significantly, and only recently has the drug become a major drug of concern. Law enforcement offices are reporting spikes in ketamine busts and...

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Colorado’s Young Adults in Peril Due to High Drug Use

Colorado’s young adults face soaring drug use rates, with over one-third needing treatment. Learn about the alarming statistics and the urgent need for action to safeguard this generation.

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California Struggles with Increasing Fentanyl-Methamphetamine Overdoses

California faces a surge in overdoses from combined fentanyl and methamphetamine use, marking the “fourth wave of the opioid crisis.” With cartels targeting the state and polydrug abuse on the rise, more than ten thousand lives are lost each year,...

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“Pink Cocaine” Makes Its Way into Texas from Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Latin America

“Pink cocaine,” a dangerous drug blend containing substances like ketamine and fentanyl, has arrived in Texas after spreading from major U.S. cities and abroad. Learn more about its risks and unpredictable effects.

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Fentanyl Kills Eight Out of Ten Adolescents Dying from Overdoses

Fentanyl, responsible for 81% of adolescent overdose deaths, is often disguised as medications like Xanax or Adderall. Learn how counterfeit pills are putting teens at risk and why awareness is crucial for prevention.

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Oregon Reverses its Position on Drug Legalization As More Synthetic Drugs Pour Into the West Coast

Oregon has reversed its drug decriminalization law after three years, as rising homelessness, overdoses, and the influx of powerful synthetic drugs like fentanyl and xylazine threatened to overwhelm the state. The new law recriminalizes most drugs and...

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Fentanyl: The Quiet Catastrophe Tearing America Apart

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has driven overdose deaths up nearly 3,200% from 2002 to 2023, impacting all age groups, especially men and adults aged 25–44. Despite its deadly toll, media coverage has diminished. Largely produced in illegal labs...

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Awareness of Adolescent Overdose Deaths Is Vital to Save Young Lives

Awareness of adolescent overdose deaths is crucial to save young lives. Despite a decline in drug use among teens, overdose deaths have more than doubled due to the millions of counterfeit pills laced with lethal doses of fentanyl. Parents, teachers, and...

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Protect Your Loved Ones from Opioid Overdose

The news of the opioid crisis may not be dominating the headlines these days. But the problem has not gone away.  It has not lessened. It is getting worse.

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Key Factors of Preventing Relapse Recommended by the World Health Organization

This article explores the crucial role of life skills training in preventing relapse among individuals recovering from substance abuse. Drawing on recommendations from international bodies like the World Health Organization, the United Nations Office on...

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Alcohol Addiction: a Public Health Crisis for Americans

Beyond health risks, alcohol addiction fuels domestic violence, homelessness, and workforce loss. Explore the social and economic costs of this U.S. crisis.

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If Substance Abuse Were Eliminated, What American Problems Would Disappear?

Substance abuse imposes severe physical, mental, and social burdens on Americans, contributing to preventable health issues, social problems, and significant financial costs. This article highlights the reduction in injuries, illnesses, and deaths and...

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Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Law Fails to Save Lives

The article examines the aftermath of Oregon’s Measure 110, which decriminalized personal quantities of drugs with the aim of redirecting funds toward addiction recovery services. There are many signs the law has failed to meet its objectives, with few...

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CDC Reports U.S. Overdoses Reach New High

The CDC recently published its most current provisional data regarding total U.S. drug overdoses for the 12 months between May 2022 and April 2023. According to the new data, 112,024 people across the U.S. died from drug overdoses in that period, compared...

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Alcohol Liver Disease on the Rise Among Young Americans

A recent report broke the news that alcohol-related liver disease is rising among young Americans. The findings are a surprise because alcohol-related liver problems used to be unheard of among this age group.

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Opioid Users Are Overwhelmingly Exposed to Fentanyl

A survey out of New York City found something quite alarming. According to the survey, about 80% of IV drug users in New York City tested positive for fentanyl, but only 18% intended to use that specific drug. These findings showcase the harmful issues...

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New Research Data Shows Cannabis and Hallucinogen Usage Rates Continue to Rise Among Adults

While it’s common for certain drug use trends to come in and out of popularity, the trend of cannabis and hallucinogen use has been quite concerning in that usage of these drugs has steadily risen, uninterrupted, for several years. Further, interest...

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Update on America’s Current Illicit Drug Market: Many New Drugs, Higher Quantities

The article provides an updated look at the U.S. illicit drug market, highlighting emerging trends and a very concerning surge in quantities of the deadly drug fentanyl. It also emphasizes the need for public awareness and advocates for a dual approach...