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Substance Abuse In Shickshinny & Luzerne County

Addiction statistics in Luzerne County and Shickshinny are concerning. The county and community have high rates of addiction deaths, and those numbers continue rising year after year. Here are some important statistics to consider:

  • The 2016 rate for drug deaths per 100,000 people in Luzerne County was 43.62, or a total of 140 people (an increase of 47 percent).
  • Fentanyl, the most common drug found in those deaths, may have been the reason for the increase.
  • People between the ages of 25 and 34 were the most commonly affected by drug overdose deaths.

Traveling For The Best Program

When Shickshinny and Luzerne County do not provide the best treatment program for an individual’s specialized needs, traveling away from home makes sense. With so much variety among the available treatment facilities, individuals who need help should consider all of their options, not just the options closest to home. For help identifying the best potential treatment programs, contact RehabCenter.net today.

2018 Pennsylvania Opioid Task Force - https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/PA_Opioids_Maps_Database_2018_Opt.pdf

Overdose Free PA - https://www.overdosefreepa.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DEA-Analysis-of-Overdose-Deaths-in-Pennsylvania-2016.pd_-1.pdf

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