Turning grief into activism is a powerful way to process and give meaning to the pain of traumas like the death of a loved one who struggled with addiction. It is on the heels of tragedy that we can make voices of change be heard.
Tag: drug overdose deaths
West Virginia, Ohio Top National Drug Overdose Death Rates
Midwest states were among those with the lowest overdose death rates in the country.
"Nashville Flipped" Star Troy Shafer Died Of Drug Overdose
Shafer died on April 28 at the age of 38.
Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
According to a new report, fentanyl is responsible for more US deaths than any other drug. Fentanyl has become the most deadly drug in the nation, involved in more overdose deaths than any other illicit substance, according to a new report. According to the National Center for Health Statistics’ “Drugs Most Frequently Involved in Drug… Continue reading Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
“From 2014 through 2016, the number of drug overdose deaths involving cocaine nearly doubled from 5,892 to 11,316,” states a recent report on cocaine-related deaths. Overdoses caused by cocaine have increasingly been in the news cycle, and a new report released this week shows just how dangerous cocaine abuse has become, with overdose deaths linked… Continue reading Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
“If this were some other illness that evoked the same type of compassion that other illnesses receive, we would be spending dramatically more money to combat these rising suicide and overdose rates,” Patrick Kennedy said. Patrick Kennedy recently spoke to US News about the latest statistics on addiction and suicide and what he believes could… Continue reading Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
Opioids, Suicide Push Life Expectancy Down Again In The US
This is the “longest sustained decline” in life expectancy in a century. The life expectancy of Americans has declined for the third year in a row, according to 2016-2017 data. Rising drug overdose deaths and suicide are to blame, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the Washington Post stated, this marks… Continue reading Opioids, Suicide Push Life Expectancy Down Again In The US
HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
Health Secretary Alex Azar discussed the state of the opioid epidemic at a recent health summit. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. may be plateauing, but it’s still too soon to know for sure. “We are so far from the end of the epidemic, but we are perhaps, at the end of the beginning,” said… Continue reading HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
Angels of Addiction Exhibit Tells Story Of Lives Lost To Opioid Crisis
“When you see these faces you will cry because we’ve lost all of these people,” says artist Anne Marie Zanfagna. Last week, about 130 faces of lives lost to drugs graced the rotunda of of the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. The brightly-colored paintings are part of a series called Angels of Addiction… Continue reading Angels of Addiction Exhibit Tells Story Of Lives Lost To Opioid Crisis
Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Politicians are eager to offer their take on the crisis, in hopes of connecting with constituents who have been affected by it. As November fast approaches, those on Capitol Hill know that the opioid crisis is an issue voters are taking into consideration. “We see more and more deaths being attributed to opiates and illicit… Continue reading Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach