States with the biggest drug overdose problem

Drug Overdoses is a Rising Concern

On February 19th, 2016, AOL.com released a news article list the top 20 states affect by drug overdose. As drug addiction and overdose deaths takes center stage in our presidential candidate debates, national media outlets are beginning to bring this dark topic to light.

Although drug addiction affect many families throughout the world, there are addiction treatment facilities throughout the United States that provide an affordable treatment model. Unlike other illnesses, addiction treatment is a life long process. Often times, the process begins with a medical detox, followed by inpatient drug and alcohol treatment and then an extend sober living environment. The treating of addiction, requires a complete lifestyle change and is not cured over night. To be successful in sobriety, one must completely change their thoughts, attitudes and behaviors.

AOL.com list the top 20 affect states as:

1. Nevada
2. Arizona
3. Utah
4. Rhode Island
5. New Mexico
6. Oklahoma
7. West Virginia
8. Flordia
9. Kentucky
10. Pennsylvania
11. Tennessee
12. Maryland
13. Colorado
14. Louisiana
15. Massachusetts
16. Oregon
17. Alaska
18. Missouri
19. Ohio
20. North Carolina

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