Drug-related Deaths Exceed War Fatalities
In 2016 more people died from drug overdose than the 58,209 soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. Think about that! Drug-related deaths in 2016 reached an estimated 64,000 people and those numbers are expected to continue to rise.
Polydrug use and the mixing of fentanyl with other drugs may also be a contributing factor to the increase in overdose deaths. The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report stated “The increased mixing or co-use of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and varying fentanyl analogues might contribute to increased risk for overdose because persons misusing opioids and other drugs are exposed to drug products with substantially varied potency.”
The amount of drug-related deaths keep rising. According to statistics from the CDC, on average drug-related deaths have increased by 5 percent each year since 1999.
The following are the number deaths associated with specific drugs:
- Synthetic Opioids, 20,145
- Heroin, 15,446
- Cocaine, 10,619
- Methamphetamine 7,663
- Methadone, 3,314
The drug epidemic in America is a very real issue. The number of people who die from drug abuse rises year after year. Everyone who knows or is associated with an addict is aware that they need help in order to end their drug use. Most addicts know that they need help as they are unable to free themselves from addiction on their own. Withdrawal symptoms are very real and very unpleasant and without assistance and effective treatment most people cannot make it on their own. The pain and agony of withdrawal itself can often be the main reason preventing the addict from quitting.
If you or a loved one is stuck in the trap of addiction, help is available. Contact Narconon Arrowhead today.
