Statistics

As an individual or a community of individuals, we can’t change what we won’t acknowledge.

Accidental drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of death in the United States, exceeding even motor vehicle accidents among people ages 25-64

Henderson County Facts

NC Division of Public Health, NC Injury & Violence Prevention Branch, 2011

  • From 2002-2011, the rate of unintentional poisoning deaths was 12.5 deaths  per 100,000 residents.
  • In the 10-year period from 2002 to 2011,164 deaths  were due to poisoning. Of these,125 (76%)  were unintentional poisonings.
  • 90%  of all unintentional poisoning deaths were drug/medication-related overdose deaths.
  • Opioid analgesics (methadone, other opioids, synthetic narcotics) were the top three contributors.

According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department…

  • As many as 3-4 deaths per month are attributed to overdose
  • 7-10 overdoses weekly are treated by first responders
  • 80-85%  of all crimes in Henderson County are linked to substance abuse
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