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Anaheim, CA, is a well-known place for both good and bad reasons. It is a popular tourist destination, but it also has a lot of racial tension. And, as with many other parts of the country, it is also has a significant substance abuse problem. As a result of this, the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Division conducted a study to determine what sort of treatment should be made available, and how to put in place early intervention efforts.
Findings of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Orange County Study
The report, "Drug & Alcohol Overdose Hospitalization & Death in Orange County", stated that:
The finding about Anaheim had made city officials very worried, which prompted them to conduct their own study into the levels of drug and alcohol abuse in the city itself. They found that of the 345,012 people who live in the city:
What these statistics demonstrate is that the heroin epidemic has reached Anaheim. Heroin is often far more accessible and affordable than prescription medication that are often abused, leading to people choosing heroin instead. That being said, the statistics from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Division in terms of the impact on the health care system were correct. Research found that, in terms of emergency room admissions:
Following these studies, Anaheim officials also investigated public perception of substance abuse in the city, using this to drive policy in terms of addiction prevention and treatment. They found that:
As a result of these studies, Anaheim is investing in making sure detox and rehab becomes more accessible to people with an addiction or substance abuse problem.
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