In 2017, there were a reported 22 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in urban areas, officially surpassing the 20 deaths per 100,000 in rural areas by a slim margin.
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Opioid Addiction Isn't Just A Rural Problem
While the epidemic has been framed as one that mostly affects rural America, new research shows that overdose rates are actually higher in urban areas.
Drug-Related Deaths Plunge In Ohio: How They Did It
The fading presence of carfentanil may have played a major role in the decline of drug-related deaths in some parts of Ohio. Overdose deaths in Montgomery County—in Dayton, Ohio—have dramatically decreased in 2018. The county has seen an incredible 54% decline in overdose deaths: there were 548 by November 30 last year; this year there… Continue reading Drug-Related Deaths Plunge In Ohio: How They Did It