Reduce and prevent substance misuse across the region
People Treated for Heroin/Other Opiates Abuse-Northwest Region
Current Value
754
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In Vermont, like other states, the use of heroin and misuse of other opioids (e.g. prescription narcotics) is a major public health challenge. Such disorders increase pressure on our health care, child protection, and criminal justice systems, and has far-reaching effects on families and communities. Vermont is taking a multi-faceted approach to addressing opioid addiction that involves multiple community partners.1
For more information, please search for the regularly updated drug-related fatalities data brief. In particular, the data brief includes information at the county level.
You can find the data report from VDH here.
Partners
Why Is This Important?
There is increasing community concern about opiate abuse. Beyond the hardships faced by individuals struggling with addiction, opiate abuse puts an immense strain on families, communities, medical and social service systems, and public safety.
What Works
Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission.
References
1. Vermont Department of Health